Are 3,500 lb Electric Trailer Brakes Overkill For 2,200 lb Axle
Updated 06/05/2023 | Published 06/01/2023
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Question. Is it a little overkill to mounting 10 in brakes 3500 pound on a 2200 pound Axle? I have 14in wheels on my travel trailer with a 2200 pound Axle. Mounting bracket is 2 7/8 2 3/4?
asked by: Mike M
Helpful Expert Reply:
You'll get more braking power than generally needed with 3,500 lb electric trailer brakes on a trailer with 2,200 lb axles. But if you have 14 inch wheels on your travel trailer you won't be able to use 2,000 - 2,200 lb electric brakes as they are for 10 inch to 13 inch wheels. So 3,500 lb brakes will work so long as you have a 10 inch diameter drum; here is what you'll need:
- Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35
- Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies # BRKH10B
- Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes # W80630
These will fit your brake mounting flange with mounting holes that are 2-7/8 inches apart.
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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