Adding a Braking Axle to a 4x8 Trailer
Question:
Looking to add brakes to a small utility trailer. I intend to swap the axle assembly to accomplish this. My spring center is 48. Do you have a axle that is 60inch up to 72inch face to face that has brake mounts and related components to add brakes? Thanks
asked by: Shane
Expert Reply:
I do have an excellent option for you but it isn't a traditional axle. I recommend going with a Timbren axle-less system such as # TASR35HDS06 which takes the place of an axle beam. It will also replace the suspension with rubber suspension parts that won't wear out or corrode.
This system and others do have brake mounting flanges. I wasn't sure which capacity you would want so the one above is rated for 3,500 pounds. Then you could use hub and drum # 8-201-9UC3-EZ and brakes # AKEBRK-7-SA.
I have also included a link to all of the Timbren systems that have brake mounting flanges.

Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Pre-Greased
- 25580 / 15123
- Standard Grade
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Heavy Duty - Long Spindle w/ 2" Lift - 5 Bolt - 3.5K
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 2 Inch
- Timbren
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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles - 60" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- No Hubs
- 2000 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 48 Inch Spring Center
- 60 Inch Hub Face
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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