Does Brake Assembly to Brake Drum Dimension Need to be Verified When Adding Brakes to Trailer

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I am installing electric brakes on a trailer that has no brakes. I need to know what the clearance is between the backing plate to the drum. I appreciate your help.

asked by: Barry T

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I am not sure which exact dimension you are looking for but the good news is that if you have properly installed brake mounting flanges there would be no need to verify clearance between the brake assemblies and the drums as all of that would be positioned correctly. I attached a help article on adding brakes to a trailer for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Rick, thanks for reaching out. The #BK2-100 bearing kit is correct for your 3,500 lb axle with #84 spindle. Spindle sleeves are not included but we do have them available separately as part #BB60010 (1 pair). For that you'd need a 1-1/2"…

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Answer 2

Hi Bruce, Generally with electric trailer brakes, the wiring we recommend is 10 gauge, the Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge Brake Wire #10-2-1. However, for since it's just an 18 foot trailer, 12 gauge is certainly acceptable as well, the Jacketed…

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Answer 3

You will need the Bracket #A65B with either the 1-Wire #A65P or 2-Wire #A46PB for the Thinline LED Trailer Clearance Light #OPT66FR.

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Answer 4

Hey Brian, that specific mounting bracket has been discontinued but you can use the Black Molded ABS Mounting Bracket for Thin Line Series Clearance, Side Marker Lights #A65B in it's place. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you…

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Answer 5

The etrailer 3,500lb Trailer Axle #e52GR you were looking at is made for us by Axletek.

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Answer 6

Both the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-47-48 and the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-2 are excellent options to replace the brake assemblies on your 2009 Palomino Pony pop-up camper. A lot of the Dexter Axle kit price comes from the name…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 10

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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