Replacement Brake Assemblies for Trailer with 3,000 lb Axle
Question:
Hi. Can you replace a 3000 lb axle 11/2 in brake shoe assembly with a 3500 lb 21/4”” shoe on the 3000 lb axle? What do I need to watch for with differences?
asked by: Leland W
Helpful Expert Reply:
If you need new brake assemblies for your 3,000 lb axle your best option is to stick with the size you have and use the part number # K23-472-473-00 for a replacement. The temptation is to use more powerful brake assemblies which would give impression that they'd have more braking power but it does not work like that. Instead when you do this it gets much harder to get proper brake application as basically it'll seem like they want to either lock up or not work at all.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 1-1/2 Inch Drum
- 3000 lbs Axle
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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