Are The 23-180-181 Brake Compatible With The AKHD-655-6-EZ-K Hubs?

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Hello, looking to get some new brake on my trailer. Are the following hub/drums and brake compatible? 23-180-181 and AKHD-655-6-EZ-K

asked by: Isaac

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Yes, the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes # 23-180-181 will indeed be compatible with the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K. The brake assemblies use the standard 12" x 2" brake shoes, and the hubs are designed to work with this same standard sized brake assembly.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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You have some options with the 8-219 for replacement parts. These kits will include new brake hubs, bearings, races, seals, caps and wheel nuts. 1/2" Wheel Studs Grease Cap #8-219-4UC3 1/2" Wheel Studs EZ-Lube Cap #8-219-4UC3-EZ 1/2"…

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Answer 2

I attached a diagram showing how a breakaway switch, like part #420000, would be wired to a trailer mounted battery like the one on your Loudo dump trailer. With this type of setup you would not want to pull the breakaway switch with the trailer…

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If you want 1/2 inch lugs for your 8 lug hubs, I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-865-7-2-K. If you want 9/16 inch lugs, I recommend hub/drum #AKHD-865-7-1-K. These assemblies come with the bearings and seals to fit your…

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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 5

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 8

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 9

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 10

Hello Chad. The Lippert 7,000 lb axles use standard sizing for all the bearings, hubs and brakes making them all pretty simple to replace. For a hub assembly I recommend the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum for 5.2K to 7K Axles #AKHD-865-7-G-EZ-K.…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 12

Hello Darren. Thanks for reaching out, I can definitely help with this. To convert your 2024 Brinkley Z2900 5th wheel over to disc brakes, you will need a disc brake kit, a brake line kit, and electric over hydraulic actuator, and a breakaway kit for…

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