Availability of Hub/Drum and Brake Kit for Lippert Axle With 12" 5-Lug Assemblies

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Do you sell a complete 4 wheel electric brake, hub, and bearing kit for Lippert 12 inch 5 lug system

asked by: Gary S

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Hey Gary! Are you sure that bolt pattern is 5 on 4-1/2? Your typical 12" hub and drum assembly like # AKHD-655-6-K is either 6 on 5-1/2 or 8 on 6-1/2. Your standard 5 on 4-1/2 hub/drum assembly is 10" like the # AKHD-545-35-K for 3,500 lb axles. Assuming you have 12" brake assemblies you can use the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes # AKEBRK-7-SA.

If you aren't sure on the hubs, you can send me the S/N off of your axle tag and I can identify the axle through Lippert. I can tell you we do not have any 12" assemblies that are 5 on 4-1/2, but we could at least get you the right bearings and grease seal if you give me that information.

What kind of trailer do you have?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Gary S.

4/27/2026

You’re right, it’s 6. Thank you

Robin H.

4/27/2026

@GaryS great! The # AKHD-655-6-K will fit if you have a 5.2k or 6k axle and a 2.25" inner diameter grease seal. Some use a 2.125" ID grease seal. Same deal here, the S/N can be used to find out which seal you have. Some people opt to just pick up a pair of the other seals # RG06-090 so they're covered either way.

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