For Dual Axle Trailers Does it Matter Which Assembly Goes on Front Axle or Rear Axle?
Question:
my trailer has 2 axels with brakes on all 4 wheels. Is there a difference in the brake assemblies for the front and back axels?
asked by: David J
Helpful Expert Reply:
No. There won't be a difference in the # AKUBRK-35R from front to back, but there is a difference between the Left and Right Hand assemblies. This particular brake is for the right hand side (passenger) of the trailer. The corresponding brake for the driver's side would be # AKUBRK-35L or you can buy the complete set with # AKUBRK-35. For dual axle trailers you'll need 2 of each assembly as well as 2 sets of mounting hardware (lock washers and nuts) # BRKH10B since these brakes do not come with any mounting hardware. If you were going to switch to brakes on a single axle, it's best to put those brakes on the rear axle as opposed to the front.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Hydraulic Trailer Brake - Uni-Servo - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- LH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Free Backing
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Hardware
- 10 Inch
- Redline
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Hydraulic Trailer Brake - Uni-Servo - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- RH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Free Backing
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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