Parts Needed to Add Electric Brakes to Second Axle on Tandem Axle Trailer
Updated 09/26/2025 | Published 04/17/2025
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Hello, I would like to add electric brakes to the second axle of my trailer and would like to know what parts I need to do this? Both axles are Dexter 3500lb models, the axle with brakes is p/n 10037920 and the axle without brakes is p/n 5287864. Thanks
asked by: Isaac T
Expert Reply:
Hey Isaac! What kind of trailer do you have? The first thing you need to do is make sure that second axle has a brake flange. If you don't have a brake flange you will need to either replace the axle or have # 4-35 welded on at a local axle shop.
Once that is taken care of you will need the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-K along with etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes # AKEBRK-35-SA and # BRKH10B. If you want to stick with the Dexter brand we have the # 84546UC3-EZ along with # 23-468-469. You will also need # 10-1-1 to run wiring to the additional brake assemblies.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Robin H.
9/26/2025
Hey Isaac, did you find out if your second axle has a brake flange? I'm asking because knowing your outcome could help others trying to add brakes to their trailers.