How to Determine Trailer Axle Capacity to Find Parts to Add Brakes to Trailer
Question:
I got the measurement off the spindle of my axle. B is 1.73", C is 1.38", D is 1.063" so it looks like that will mean a 3500" Axle. So the brake drum assembly you recommended looks right to me, but that is only 1, not a set? 84546UC3-EZ Then these electric brakes would go with that, right? 23-468-469
asked by: Nathan D
Expert Reply:
We can figure it out with either the bearing numbers that are in your hub, or the diameter of your axle. Those are the most reliable ways to figure it out when there's not axle info sticker.
I also attached a help article to this page that details how to pick out the correct parts to add brakes to a trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self 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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Epicord 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box - 10' Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Nathan D.
3/15/2022
I got the measurement off the spindle of my axle. B is 1.73", C is 1.38", D is 1.063" so it looks like that will mean a 3500" Axle. So the brake drum assembly you recommended looks right to me, but that is only 1, not a set? 84546UC3-EZ Then these electric brakes would go with that, right? 23-468-469