Replacing Hubs And Drums And Electric Brakes On A Carson Trailer

Updated 05/17/2022 | Published 05/16/2022

Products Featured in This Question

etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K

(3023)

$152.57

Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 5 - Pre-Greased

(1706)

$119.19

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649

(2074)

$14.16

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149

(2074)

$14.31

Question:

Have a Carson Trailer, Model RC081 with a 3500# Torsion axle with 15 wheels 5 on 5. No markings on axle so dont know brand does torsion make it Dexter?. L68149 and L44649 bearings. National 470361 grease seal. Want to convert to electric brakes. Think I need two 84556UC3-EZ or AKHD-550-35-EZ-K hubs with one 23-26-27 or AKEBRK-35-SA brake set. Does this sound correct? Will add one BRKH10B and few 165649 cotter pins also. Does the Dexter stuff only fit a Dexter axle or do I have a Dexter axle- how can I tell?

asked by: Edward V

Helpful Expert Reply:

When replacing the hubs and drums and knowing that your inner bearing is # L68149 and your outer bearing is # L44649 then The Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K Axles - 10 inch Diameter - 5 on 5 - Pre-Greased # AKHD-550-35-EZ-K is the correct set up for you.

The inner and outer bearing, the inner and outer races and the grease seal is all included per hub and drum. The hub has a bolt pattern of 5 on 5 inches, and the wheel studs are 1/2 inch diameter by 1-1/4 inch long.

When switching to the electric brakes The Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10 inch - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 pounds # AKEBRK-35-SA is the correct set.

The brakes have an axle rating of 3,500 pounds and fit the wheel sizes of 13 inch, 14 inch, and 15 inch. The brake has a 10 inch diameter x 2-1/4 inch wide.

I attached a review video link below.