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Yes, the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE66YR will allow you to use 14" trailer wheels.
view full answer...It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…
view full answer...The Adapter Port #DE73MR you found is an exact replacement for the one on the Caliper #DE86VR. This is designed to accept a brake line like the Kodiak #bh-3mfs90ff-1-5 and not a banjo type connection. You are going to have to alter your brake lines…
view full answer...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.
view full answer...Hey Michael, I reached out to Lippert with your NV204681 number and can confirm for your axle the etrailer Brake Assemblies #AKEBRK-35 will fit your axle perfectly. If…
view full answer...In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as…
view full answer...Hey Tony, all of the components you mentioned would work as long as the axles you have are 3,500 lb axles. This is a very common axle capacity so I would assume that is what you have but you can check this by looking at the tag on the axle to…
view full answer...If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…
view full answer...Since the trailer was off of the ground it would not take much voltage to stop the wheels from spinning so they may be getting power but they may not be getting enough power due to a short or wiring issue. But 9 times out of 10 weak trailer brakes…
view full answer...That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be…
view full answer...You can convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system. To do this, you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend looking at the Carlisle HydraStar…
view full answer...The biggest difference between the servo styles that you'll notice is between free backing plates and the…
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