This Old Trailer: Electric Trailer Brake Installation Part 1 Video

Hi Mitch, the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes, Part #AKEBRK-2, do not include the hubs and drums. This kit only comes with the left and right brake assemblies, so you'll need to purchase the hub and drum assemblies separately. Based on the…

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…

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…

Hello Rodney, thanks for reaching out. The Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K uses a lithium complex grease. This is compatible with a few different greases, but what I recommend is the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength…

Hey Dan, thanks for reaching out. The Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes #TX97ZJ use a standard 4-bolt brake flange. The spacing between the bolt holes is 2-7/8" center to center. This is standard for modern 3,500 lb axles. Some older axles do…

The right and left orientation is determined if you are standing behind the trailer looking towards the tow vehicle. The left side is the drivers side and the right side is the passengers side. Tthe shorter brake pad will always be in the front of…

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…

When mounting the etrailer.com Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-35-SA referenced in your question to the axle flange, you will want to torque the hex nuts to 45-70 ft-lbs. You will not need a lock washer for these 10 inch assemblies. These electric…

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…

The correct torque is 30-50 ft. lbs for the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs #AKEBRK-6. As for the wheel it depends on if you have 1/2" or 9/16" studs; you should have 16" wheels so with 1/2"…

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.

U-bolts like the 3 inch axle U-bolt part #SP01-060 are measured from the inside of the U. So it has 3 inches between the U. Axles have a bow to them that has to always point down otherwise the wheels will be way out of alignment. You will need to…