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  • Does Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA Come with Drums
  • Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA includes the left and right side assemblies but not the drums. We have numerous drums available for 3,500 pound trailer axles. I have included a link to them for you. You mentioned adding brakes to the trailer. If the trailer does not already have brake mounting flanges on the axle(s) then those will have to be added. Adding them is a precision job that requires someone with experience to weld them on. I have included a link to our help article...
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  • What is Included with the Dexter Trailer Axle # 35545E-ST-89
  • The Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" - 3,500 lbs, # 35545E-ST-89, is a complete axles with electric brake assemblies and brake drums that will have wheel bearings, seals, dust caps, and lug nuts. The electric brakes are activated through trailer wiring that is connected to your tow vehicle and powered by an electric brake controller that is located in the cab of the tow vehicle. Suspensions parts like leaf springs, and hangers, will also...
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  • How Many Brake Assemblies Come with the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-464-465
  • The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-464-465 is a set of brake assemblies that includes one for the left and right side of the trailer. If you ordered a quantity of 1 of these you would receive a total of two brake assemblies.
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  • Number of Trailer Brake Magnets in Trailer Brake Magnet Kit for 7" Hub/Drums
  • The Trailer Brake Magnet Kit for 7" Hub/Drums, part # BP01-068, contains one Trailer Brake Magnet.
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  • Are Brake Pads Included with Titan Electric-Hydraulic Trailer Disc Brake Kit, Part # T4843800
  • Yes, the Titan Electric-Hydraulic Trailer Disc Brake Kit, Part # T4843800, includes the brake pads along with all of the other components required to convert your tandem axle trailer to electric-over-hydraulic disk brakes. This kit is intended for 3500-lb axles, wheels from 14 to 15 inches with a 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern, and standard 4-bolt brake mounting flanges. This kit includes the brake actuator; complete hub/rotor assemblies; bearings, races and grease seals; hydraulic brake lines...
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  • What Is Included With Electric Trailer Brake Assembly For 3,500-Lb Axles
  • The etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Assembly, part # AKEBRK-35L is designed for the driver side of the trailer and the brake assembly for the passenger side is part # AKEBRK-35R. These brake assemblies comes with the mounting bolts. The washers and nuts for these brake assemblies are sold separately and are part # BIK-00. Since these are manual adjust brakes, you may need the Brake Adjustment Spoon, part # W80630. A brake controller is needed with electric brakes and if you do not have...
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  • Do Smaller Trailers with Single Axles Come with Brakes Installed
  • It's very common for smaller single axle trailers to have brakes installed on them already. Most likely if you look you'll find options in the size you want that are already set up with brakes. This would be the easiest and most cost efficient way to go, but if not I attached a help article on adding trailer brakes to a suspension axle for you to check out as well.
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  • Is the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit for a Tandem Axle Trailer?
  • The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" item # 23-468-469 you referenced is two brake assemblies for a single axle. You will need one of these kits for each axle you have with brakes.
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  • How Many Brake Assemblies are Included In the Electric Trailer Brake Kit?
  • The Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA will come with one left and one right assembly which is enough for one axle. These 12" x 2" brake assemblies are self adjusting to reduce maintenance and extend brake life by ensuring that the brakes provide even braking across the axle.
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  • Do Dexter Electric Braking Assemblies Contain Asbestos?
  • None of the Dexter Electric Brake assemblies like the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly w/ Parking Brake # K23-086-00 for the left side, and the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly w/ Parking Brake # K23-087-00 for the right side contain any Asbestos. These braking assemblies will fit 3,500-lb axles, has a 4-bolt mounting pattern, and will fit 13" to 15" wheels.
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  • What Trailer Wiring is Included With 391HYUNPALIS19T Stealth Hitch for a 2020 Hyundai Palisade
  • The wiring included with the # 391HYUNPALIS19T Stealth Hitch for the 2019-2020 Hyundai Palisade includes the 7-way trailer connector, but not a trailer brake controller. For a brake controller, I'd recommend a proportional controller like the Tekonsha Primus # TK90160. You'd also need a brake controller wiring kit like # 5506. The 7-way from the hitch would include a wire for the brake output that would need to be extended under the vehicle to the engine compartment and through the firewall...
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  • Converting to Electric Trailer Brakes From Hydraulic on 3,500 lb Axle
  • Yes, we can get your set up to go from hydraulic to electric brakes, and your photo (thanks so much for that) shows you have a 10 inch brake drum. So here is everything you'll need in order to switch: - Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA - Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies # BRKH10B - Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot # 10-2-1 - Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802308 - Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 12-10 Gauge # DW05745-5 The...
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  • Are Drums Included With the etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit
  • The Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA only includes the left and right hand brake assemblies. These 10" x 2-1/4" brake assemblies are for 3,500 lb axles and have a 4 bolt brake mounting flange pattern. For a hub and drum assembly for a 3,500 lb axle that will work with these brakes, I recommend the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. This...
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  • Does The etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-2 Include The Drum Assembly
  • The Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies # AKEBRK-2 are just the electric drum brakes for 2,000lb axles and do not include drums. They are designed for a 4 bolt mounting flange bolt pattern and fit most standard hub-and-drum assemblies, including Dexter, Lippert (LCI), and AL-KO. They fit a wheel size of 10", 12", or 13". You'll want to match the brake flange pattern, axle capacity, and hub size when considering what options will fit your application. Since...
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  • Does the Vehicle Specific Adapter Come with the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller
  • Yes, the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # TK93VR must be purchased separately from the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195. The Plug-In Wiring Adapter is specific for your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee which is why we do not combined it with the brake controller. The Replacement Mounting Bracket Kit for Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # TK5906 however comes with the above brake controller and will not need to be ordered...
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  • Bolt Pitch of Mounting Hardware for 10" Electric Trailer Brakes
  • The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit w/ Parking Brakes # K23-086-087-00 uses bolts that are sized 7/16"-20, so 20 threads per inch. I've added a link to a video review of this product for you.
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  • How To Determine A Correct Disc Brake Actuator For A 40 Trailer
  • The longest brake line kit we offer is theHydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # HS496-253 which is 25' long, and uses a 3/16" main line. In order to determine the correct replacement disc brake actuator , you'll need to know the GVWR of your trailer, the size of hitch ball it will need to accept, and how it needs to mount. For instance, the Titan Zinc-Plated Actuator w/ Electric Lockout # T4750820 has a maximum weight capacity of 12,500-lbs, will accept a 2-5/16" hitch ball, and will bolt...
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  • What is Included With 3,500 lb Self-Adujsting Electric Trailer Brake Kit
  • What is included are the left and right hand brake assemblies, as well as mounting bolts with the 3,500 lb electric brake kit: - Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies # AKEBRK-35-SA The only thing you would need to install these is the nuts and washers, which is the Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies # BRKH10B. If by brake drum you were referring to the hub and drum, that is not something that comes with the brake kit.
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  • Does the Brake Controller Install Kit # ETBC7 Come with a # 37185
  • The Brake Controller installation kit part # ETBC7 that you referenced actually includes the 7-way connector part # 37185 that you referenced also so you would only want one or the other depending on the situation. If you have trailer brakes you would want the # ETBC7, if your trailer does not have brakes then the # 37185 would be the correct part. I attached installation instructions and an install video for the # ETBC7 for you to check out. For a brake controller I would recommend...
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  • Does Trailer Brake Assembly Kit AKEBRK-7-SA Include One or Two Brake Assemblies
  • The price listed for the # AKEBRK-7-SA brake assemblies includes both the left and right 12 inch self-adjusting trailer brake assemblies. The mounting hardware is sold separately as part # BRKH12, which includes nuts, bolts and lock washers needed to install both brake assemblies. I've linked you to a product description video for the brake assemblies plus a video that explains how to do the initial adjustment of the brake shoes.
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