Can Brakes Be Added To An Enclosed Trailer With A 3,500lb Axle
Updated 09/04/2024 | Published 08/25/2024
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I have a 6x10 enclosed cargo trailer single axle can I put brakes on the axle or not it’s a 3500 lb axle on 5x4.5bolt pattern it’s does not have brakes on it now it’s just a axle
asked by: Jared H
Expert Reply:
Hey Jared,
If your axle has a brake flange like I have pictured below then you would be able to mount a 3,500lb brake assembly # AKEBRK-35 (manual-adjust) or # AKEBRK-35-SA (self-adjust). You'll also need to replace your idler hubs with drums so we'll need to know what bearings and grease seals fit your spindle. If you can't read the part numbers on them anymore then you can measure your spindle with a caliper # PTW80157 at points B, C, and D from the diagram below and I can find a compatible hub.
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Jared H.
9/4/2024
Does all 3500 lbs axle use the same size bearings and drum as a ilder hub I think it should be the same with out not measuring if I get a 3500 lbs brake assembly’s kit it should work right