I HAVE 2 DUALL AXLE TRAILER WITH SURGE BRAKES ON
Updated 01/12/2026 | Published 09/03/2024
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I HAVE 2 DUALL AXLE TRAILER WITH SURGE BRAKES ONE HAS 10 DRUM THE OTHE HAS 10 DIS WHAT WILL I NEED CONVERT TO ELECTRIC AND PRICE THANKS
asked by: RAY
Expert Reply:
Hey Ray, thanks for reaching out!
To swap your 10" hydraulic drum and disc brakes out to electric brakes you'll need the following:
- 10" etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes # AKEBRK-35-SA
- Hub/Drum part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K for a 5 bolt OR part # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K for a 6 bolt
- Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit # ET7WK (if the trailer doesn't already have a 7-Way)
- Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 20400
- 10 Gauge Wire # # 10-1-1 (Length of Wire to run from junction box to each brake assembly)
- Butt Connectors # DW05745-10
- Brake Controller # 90195
Attached is a helpful article going over all of these parts as well.
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
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- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
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Robin H.
1/12/2026
Hey Ray, how did the conversion from surge to electric brakes go on your dual axle trailer? I'm curious if the 10-inch electric brakes and hub/drum setup worked out as planned. Your update could make it easier for others doing the same swap.