Can 7 Inch Hubs/Drums Be Used with 13 Inch Diameter Wheels
Question:
Im looking to replace the electric brakes and possible drums on my 2010 Camplite 12. It has a 2000 lbs Dexter axle, 13inch wheels and 7 inch brakes. . My question is when I look at part # 8-257-5UC3 it only lists 8, 10, and 12 inch wheels, yet I have 13 inch alloy wheels. Would that drum be sufficient for 13 inch wheels?
asked by: Jon
Expert Reply:
The recommended hub/drum size for a 13" diameter wheel is one that is for 10" diameter brakes. The wheel will still fit on the hub/drum assuming the bolt pattern matches there is just less surface area on the hub for the wheel. However, you are only 1" off of the recommended specification so you would more than likely be fine with either 7" or 10" braking assemblies but there would obviously be an increase in stopping power with the larger assembly. The brake mounting flange is the same for both 7" and 10" braking assemblies so it would be an easy swap.
If you are just looking to replace the 7" braking assemblies then you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-2 (Cost Effetive) or the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 23-47-48 (Premium). If you are looking to add 10" braking assemblies then you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-35 (Cost Effetive) or the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 23-26-27 (Premium).
In order to replace the hub/drum for a 7" braking assembly or add a hub/drum for a 10" braking assembly we would need to know your bearing numbers and or bearing measurements. I have attached a help article to assist you with this process. Once you find the bearing numbers or measurements then you can either use the attached selection to find the correct hub/drums or you can give them to me and I would be happy to recommend the correct set.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs to 2,200 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 2200 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
more information >
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
more information >
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