Electric Brakes for 6,000 lb Axle With 16 Inch Wheels
Question:
5th wheel brakes. I own a 2007 region FA3005 fifth wheel toy hauler. If I’m not mistaken it has 6000 pound axles with 16 inch wheels what size brakes would I need?
asked by: Lloyd
Expert Reply:
We do have electric brakes that are for a 6,000 lb axle and will work with 16 inch wheels. The only thing you need to make sure is that you have a 5-bolt brake mounting flange like part # 4-44-1, and that your hub's drum is 12 inches in diameter.
Assuming you do have those things, you can choose from either manual-adjust brakes (which require Brake Adjustment Spoon # W80630) or self-adjusting brakes for the most convenience. The brakes that fit are the following:
- Manual-Adjust: Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs # AKEBRK-6
- Self-Adjust: Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 6,000 lbs # 23-458-459
Both brake assemblies will also require the mounting hardware, which is the Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies # BRKH12.
Then to connect the wires I recommend using the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connectors # DW05745-5.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 6000 lbs Axle
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- 15 Inch Wheel
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
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- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
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Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies
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