Can You Install 3,500 lb Electric Trailer Brakes Upside Down

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I have a shorelander single axle trailer. I’m trying to mount 10” electric brakes on it. The brake backing plate will not sit flush with the trailer side. The bottom of the backing plate comes in contact with the bottom of the trailer plate. If I install the brake so the electro magnet is at the top, it fits perfectly. Can the brake be installed with the electro magnet on the front or rear side or upside down. Thanks Wayne

asked by: Wayne S

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Hi Wayne,

Yes, you can install the Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35 upside down if that gets them to fit perfectly.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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For 3,500 lb axles you will use 10 inch assemblies. My recommendation is the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs #AKEBRK-35-SA for each axle. These assemblies will work well for your…

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Answer 2

Hi Rusty; the Dexter #84546UC3-EZ and etrailer #AKHD-5475-35-K will both fit a 3,500 lb axle but they have different bolt patterns. You already ordered the Dexter in the past so I'm assuming your wheels are 5 on 4-1/2. For the same bolt pattern…

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Answer 3

Hey Dan, The info you provided does tell us a bit about the axle but isn't enough to look up what components go with with it. With it being a 3,500lb axle it's probably a generic 3,500lb kit for the bearings and seals but I'd hate to not…

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Hey Bill! The Rebel is the heavier duty SumoSprings jounce springs and they have the higher weight rating at 3,000 lbs #SS64VR or 5,000 lbs #SS27GR. I usually only recommend these heavy duty versions if you have a lot of weight in the truck bed or on…

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Answer 5

Hey Bill, welcome back! Installation of the Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar #RM24RF does require drilling two 1/2" holes to mount the skid plate. These holes are in the crossmember, not in the main frame rails. The included hardware and backing…

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Answer 6

Hey Eli! The first thing you want to do is make sure you have brake flanges on those axles. You also need to take a look at the axle tags and find the axle capacity. More than likely they're 3,500 lb axles so I'll answer based on that. If you…

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Hi Jeff, welcome back! Is that the 126003? I don't see a 1260031 but the Lippert 126003 is a 3,500 lb hub with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. Assuming that is correct, the Terran Axle Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #TX68VJ will work as a replacement.…

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Answer 8

I currently have four different self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes. You can choose from the following: -Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes #TX97ZJ (3,500 Axles) -etrailer Electric Trailer…

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Answer 9

Hey Candido, thanks for the picture of your shackles. Based on that you have a 2-1/4 inch long shackle length which is very common so for an upgrade kit that includes much thicker shackles, wet bolts, and bronze bushings we have the part #MR46ZR.…

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Answer 10

The right and left orientation is determined if you are standing behind the trailer looking towards the tow vehicle. The left side is the drivers side and the right side is the passengers side. Tthe shorter brake pad will always be in the front of…

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