Comparing Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-173-16UC3 with # 8-276-5
Question:
Even though both the 8-173-16UC3 and 8-276-5 7 inch drums indicate they can be used with the 23-47 and 23-48 electric brake assemblies, the 8-276-5 drums indicate they can be used with 1-3/4 brake shoes, while the 8-173-16UC3 drums say only 1-1/4 shoes. Why the difference? Is one drum number preferable over the other for electric brakes? I am adding electric brakes to a utility trailer with a 2000# axle, and I want to get it right, and least expensive, the first time. Thank you for your help.
asked by: Alan
Expert Reply:
Basically, an electric brake assembly is going to be a 7 x 1-1/4 inch while a hydraulic brake assembly will be a 7 x 1-3/4 inch. If you are using electric brakes on the trailer, go with Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, # 8-173-16UC3.
For hydraulic drum brakes, use Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, # 8-276-5.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 7" - Left Hand - - 2,000-lbs to 2,200-lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 2000 lbs
- 2200 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 7" - Right Hand - 2,000-lbs to 2,200-lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 2000 lbs
- 2200 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,200-lb Axles - 7" Diameter - 4 on 4
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2200 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 4 on 4 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Trailer 4 on 4 Hub & Drum Assembly - 2,200 lbs. Axles - Hydraulic Brakes
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2200 lbs Axles
- 4 on 4 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
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