Can Trailer Brakes be Used if they are Rated Higher than the Axle

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I have the feeling getting a set of brakes rated lower than the axles would be generally bad news, but is there either benefit or detriment to, for instance, using 3000 lbs brakes on a 2200 lbs axle?

asked by: Query D

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Assuming the brakes used will fit the trailer the only issue you might run into when using brakes rated higher than the axle capacity is they may be too aggressive. However this can be overcome by adjusting the brakes themselves and/or turning down the power output on a brake controller (for electric brakes).

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

We have had a customer with your same UFP hub HD-1377 successfully use as a replacement the hub/drum #AKHD-545-35-K which works on 3500-lb axles. This hub uses inner bearing #L68149 (1.378" inner diameter) and outer bearing #L44649…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you've got the now discontinued Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum for 3,000-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 008-418-02 as your hubs on the 2015 Jayco White Hawk 23 MBH. You can replace these to replace your old hubs…

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Answer 3

The bolt pattern of your existing hubs is likely to be 5-on-4-1/2 as this is a popular configuration, but there are actually four different 5-lug bolt patterns available in our replacement hub/drum products. You can refer to the linked article on…

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Answer 4

The grease that comes installed in the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased #AKHD-545-35-K that you referenced is a Lithium based grease. When it's time to re-grease them we…

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Answer 5

The 1-1/16 measurement is the diameter of where the outer bearing rides on the spindle. There are different capacity spindles that have this same measurement. Ones with a thicker stem, the part welded to the axle, have a higher capacity and that is…

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Answer 6

The #84 E-Z Lube Spindle with Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 4" Drop part #TRU87FR is designed for a 3,500 lb axle with a 2-3/8" outer diameter. I don't have a list of every trailer that the spindle will fit but…

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Answer 7

Yes. the Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct kit for the 3,000lb axle under your 2010 Aliner Classic. If you determine your Hub/Drum #AKHD-545-35-K is worn we do have these you can replace. We also have the Left #AKEBRK-35L and Right #AKEBRK-35R…

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Answer 8

On Dexter 12" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly #23-458 the shoe pad thickness is 3/16 of an inch. Dexter says that you should replace the shoes if the material gets down to 1/16 of an inch thick or less.

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Answer 9

Your picture didn't make it through. But to pick out drums you'll need to get me the diameter of the spindle on your trailer or the numbers off of the bearings.

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Answer 10

The brake assemblies that I recommend to replace your AL-KO brakes are #AKEBRK-35R and #AKEBRK-35L. Theses are the brake assemblies for both the left and right sides of the axle. I like these brake assemblies over the others we carry for two…

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Answer 11

If your axle does indeed have a 3,500 pound weight capacity then the etrailer.com Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K for E-Z Lube Axles or #AKHD-545-35-K for standard axles should work great. These have an inner bearing #L68149 and…

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Answer 12

You are correct. The only difference between the two hubs you mentioned #AKHD-545-35-K and #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is the grease cap. The #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K has a rubber plug on the grease cap to allow for easy access to a zerk fitting on an EZ lube…

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