Parts Needed To Add Electric Drum Brakes To My Boat Trailer
Updated 07/01/2025 | Published 06/25/2025
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Question:
Looking for a complete kit to put electric brakes on tandem 6k axle boat trailer. Needing 4 hubs and drums and brakes 6 lug 5.5 inch. Also breakaway kit and wiring
asked by: Brian S
Expert Reply:
Hey Brian,
For electric brakes on your trailer I recommend the etrailer Electric Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA. This comes as a kit for 1 axle with both assemblies ready to slide onto your axle. those pair well with the Galvanized hub and drum assemblies # AKHD-655-6-G-K. These come with all necessary bearings, races and seals and the galvanized finish is great for marine applications.
A good breakaway kit option I recommend is the Bright Way # 3802346 which comes as a full kit with the battery included for your trailer. The 7-way upgrade # e99011 will let you get the 7 way plug you need on your trailer to get those brakes setup. Extra wire # 10-1-1 will let you run to each axle to tie into the brakes and get you ready to go.
What kind of boat are you hauling?
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
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- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
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7/1/2025
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