Looking For Replacement For AL-KO-7230 Hub On Old Bison 2 Horse Bumper Pull Trailer

Updated 10/14/2024 | Published 10/06/2024

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Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 6 on 5-1/2 - 86-1/2" Long - 6,000 lbs

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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased

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Question:

Have an old Bison 2 horse bumper pull trailer. Guessing its a 2011. Has 6-lug electric brakes. Trying to find correct hub and brake replacement. current hub is AL-KO-7230

asked by: Chris C

Expert Reply:

Hello Chris, thanks for reaching out. Based on my research, it looks like the AL-KO-7230 is a hub for a 3,500 lb axle with a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern. We do offer a replacement for this, and for that I recommend the following:

- Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased # AKHD-655-35-K

expert reply by: Jesse M

Chris

10/8/2024

Would the corresponding brake assembly be the AkEbrk-35R(L) -SA and the TRu89(79) FR?

Jesse M.

10/8/2024

@Chris Yes! Those are correct. The # AKEBRK-35-SA comes with a pair of brake assemblies. The TruRyde are also sold as a pair as part # TRU36FR. Between the two I would lean towards the TruRyde since they are self-adjusting and much more affordable than others.

Chris

10/10/2024

@JesseM Got the first brake assembly installed and wired. When I hit the brakes on the truck, the brake lights work on the trailer, but I see nothing occurring with the brakes. Haven't installed hub yet, so I'm assuming I should be able to see the magnet move the pads. I'm on a 2024 Tundra which comes with an integrated brake controller and 7 way connector. The horse trailer only has a 6 pin (no center pin). Can you advise on this? Thanks Chris

Chris

10/10/2024

@Chris Also, I have set gain to max and tried activating the brakes with the manual buttons on the controller, that doesn’t work either.

Jesse M.

10/14/2024

@Chris No they shouldn't be locking up since these are new brakes and hubs. You will have to complete the bedding process. Otherwise the braking will be weak. The break-in process applies to both manual adjusting and self-adjusting electric brakes. It's necessary to do this step when you install new brakes because it allows the brake shoes and magnet to seat into the drum. Drive the trailer out into an open area, like an empty parking lot. Get up to around 40 MPH and apply the manual override on your brake controller. Make sure the brake controller is set high enough where it will fully engage the trailer brakes (usually the middle setting will be just fine). Do not hit the brake pedal during this time, as you want to slow down your vehicle and trailer with only the trailer brakes. You’ll most likely have to do this about 20 to 30 times to properly seat the brakes. When you feel like your brakes are properly seated, pull over and check for signs that you're done: a bit of smoke is normal and your brakes should be very hot (brakes should read 350-400 degrees with a temperature gun). If you don't see these signs, then keep repeating the process until your brakes are properly seated.

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