Can Electric Trailer Brakes Be Added To Single Axle Trailer?
Question:
can I install electric brakes on my single axel trailer?
asked by: Nelson H
Expert Reply:
You sure can!
To determine which components are going to fit your trailer you will need to determine the bearing combination your spindle uses.
The easiest way to do this is by removing one of your current hubs and looking for the bearing numbers stamped in the face of the inner and outer bearings as shown in the included picture of the # L44649.
If your bearings are worn to the point that you cannot read the bearing numbers you will need to use digital calipers like # PTW80157 to precisely measure your spindles according to the included diagram.
Lastly you will need to verify if your axle already has a brake mounting flange installed. You can tell by checking right behind your hub, there should be a flange with either 4 or 5 bolt holes in it as shown in the included diagram.
If you can provide the above information I would be happy to recommend everything you will need to add electric trailer brakes to your single axle trailer.
I went ahead and included a link to a helpful article that goes over everything needed as well for you to take a look at.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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4" Carbon Fiber Digital Caliper
- Hand Tools
- Measuring and Layout Tools
- Digital Calipers
- Carbon Fiber
- Performance Tool
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
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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