Torque Value for Nuts of etrailer Brake Assemblies # AKUBRK-35

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What is the torque value on the nut for this four stud application?

asked by: Albert

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Hey Albert, the nuts used to install the Brake Assemblies part # AKUBRK-35 that you referenced would need to be torqued to 45-70 ft lbs. Did you replace hubs too or just assemblies?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Albert

9/30/2025

Hubs and drums.

Jameson C.

9/30/2025

@Albert Nice! Let us know if you have any other questions!

Answer 1

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 2

The left side is the driver side, right side is passenger side. On a trailer brake assembly like #23-105 the arm that the magnet is on points to the front of the trailer and the magnet always will be on the bottom. I have included a picture that…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The braking performance will not be very good if you install brake assemblies on the wrong side of the trailer. The left side assembly is the driver's side (if the trailer were a car) and the right side is the passenger's side. The actuating…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

According to Dexter, the nut should be torqued to between 45-70 foot lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench close at hand, Tighten the bolts until the lock washer flattens, which will put you really close to the correct torque. We offer 4 nuts…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

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Answer 12

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