How Are Brake Flanges Measured?
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/01/2024
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How are trailer brake flanges measured - specifically this indicated 4 x 4inch flange? Distance between adjacent bolts or diagonally? Thanks! Evan
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Expert Reply:
Both actually! They're measured center to center hole from left to right, top to bottom, and across diagonally like in the diagram below. The one in the picture below is the Brake Mounting Flange item # 4-35. What's also really important is the diameter of the center hole. This one's for a 2-3/8" round axle.
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Jerred H
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Brake Flange Measurement
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Jerred H.
12/22/2025
Hey Evan, did measuring the brake flange both ways help you confirm the right fit for your axle? Knowing how that 4 x 4-inch pattern lined up could really help others checking their trailer brakes. Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same question.