Electric Trailer Brakes For 3,500 lb Tandem Axle Trailer & Should They be on Front or Back
Question:
I am replacing an axel on my tandem axel trailer it is rated for 7000lbs with 2 3500lb axels which axel should the brakes be on and is there a difference in the leaf springs from front to back
asked by: Zach
Expert Reply:
For a tandem axle trailer, the brakes should be on the front axle if you are only putting them on one of the axles. I highly recommend putting brakes on both axles to get the proper stopping power, but whichever way you decide to go, the correct fit for electric trailer brakes on 3,500 lb axles are the following:
- Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # 23-26-27
The # 23-26-27 come with all of the mounting hardware needed for install as well so you don't have to make any other purchase. As for the leaf springs, no there is not a difference they should be the same size.
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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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