Where To Measure to Determine What Size Brake Assemblies are Needed

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What size electric brakes do I need 7, 10, or 12 inch?

asked by: Steven E

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In order to determine what size brakes you need you will need to measure what you currently have on your trailer. Check out the picture I attached that shows you exactly where to measure.

If you are instead looking for a way to add brakes to your trailer that currently does not have any check out the help article I attached that covers this.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Kuat NV 2.0 2 Bike Platform Rack, #NV22G, and the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform rack, #BA22B. are both very similar bike racks. Both racks can be expanded to a 4-bike rack, #NA22G add-on for the NV 2.0 and #BA02B for the NV 2.0 Base, and…

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Answer 2

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 3

I went ahead and called my contact at Redline Trailer Repair Parts, and they confirmed that nuts in the Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies #BRKH10B have a diameter of 7/16mm and have 20 threads per inch. Unfortunately, there are no…

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Answer 4

Yes! For a complete set of mounting hardware for the 10-pack of Hydraulic Trailer Brakes - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3.5K #ETBRK435A, that is the Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies - 10 Pairs…

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Answer 5

Absolutely. Your 1998 Fleetwood Mallard 24J will use 10 inch brake assemblies which are designed to work with 10 inch hubs so the measurements aren't literal. I recommend using the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

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 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 11

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 12

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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