It is possible to have brake flanges welded to an axle that does not have them, but this requires specialized jigs that ensure perfectly correct alignment. Any errors in the orientation of the brake flange can cause all sorts of issues with brake performance and brake wear. This is not a typical DIY kind of project.
Often when converting a no-brakes trailer to electric drum brakes it is far easier and often also more cost effective to simply replace the axle with one that includes brake... view full answer...
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