Parts Needed to Convert Hydraulic Brakes to Electric Brakes on Trailer with mobile Home Axles

Question:

I have a trailer with mobile home axles. Has hydraulic brakes. I want to convert to electric brakes. I have bolt on backing plates. What do I need?

asked by: Sean M

Expert Reply:

We have everything needed to convert the hydraulic brakes on your trailer to electric assemblies. I have attached a great, detailed article that will walk you through everything needed to add electric brakes to the trailer, along with helpful installation notes.

In order to determine the specific parts you need, you will need to locate the axle capacity on your trailer, the wheel bolt pattern, along with the inner/outer bearing numbers on your existing hubs.

To wire the trailer, I recommend using a 7-Way connector like # H20046 along with a junction box # 38656 for a nice and organized installation. I have included an installation video for these components that you might find helpful. If you are able to give me the information above, I will be happy to recommend the other needed components, such as the drums and brake assemblies.

Lastly, if you have mobile home axles on the trailer, I highly recommend replacing the axles altogether. Mobile home axles are intended for one time use only, so a standard trailer axle is going to provide a safer and more reliable unit. Finding replacement parts and various other components will also be much easier. In order to determine what size axle you need, you will want to measure from the hub face to hub face on your current axle, then from the center of one spring seat to the other.

I have attached a link that will take you to our available selection of trailer axles that you can also look through.

expert reply by: Chris R