Can Hydraulic Trailer Brake Drums be Used with Electric Brakes
Question:
I have a question. I have a Kar Kaddy, can I reuse the drums when changing to electric brakes. On the inside of the drums is a ridge 7/8 wide 3/16 deep 1 to center of ridge from the drum inside 1 5/16 from center of ridge to center of wheel studs. It seems to me that the more flat area you have in the drum for the magnet to grab the better. what do you people have to say on the matter. I sent you a message last night, maybe you can put them both together.
asked by: John H
Expert Reply:
Some drums can be used with hydraulic or electric brakes and others cannot. You would have to check with the drum manufacturer unless it specifically says on the drum somewhere.
You mentioned a ridge which would indicate to me that you may not be able to use electric brakes with the hubs you have. The magnet does need a flat surface to attach to. This is called the armature surface. The less surface area there is on the armature surface the weaker the connection between the magnet and drum when the magnet is energized.
To determine which drums will fit your trailer I would need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers on the sides of the bearings.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Shop: Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb Axles - 12" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2
- Shop: Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5.2K & 6K Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
- Search Results: drum
- Search Results: jack
- Search Results: brake
- Search Results: brake drum
- Shop: Trailer Valet JXS Drill Powered Swivel Trailer Jack w/ Footplate - Sidewind - 14" Lift - 5K
- Search Results: lm48548
- Video: Dexter Electric Brake Assembly Review
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Shop: Easy Grease Trailer Hub/Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized
- Search Results: electric drum brakes
- Article: Most Popular Wheel Bearings
- Q&A: Replacement Hub Drum for Utility Trailer Using LM48548 Inner Bearings
- Q&A: How To Upgrade Old Dexter Axle From 5 on 5 Inch to 6 on 5-1/2 Inch Bolt Pattern
- Search Results: hub
- Article: Parts Required to Add Electric Over Hydraulic Drum Brakes to a Trailer
- Shop: Truck Bed Sliding Tray
- Q&A: Can Electric Trailer Brakes be Used with Hydraulic Brake Hub and Drums
- Video: etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit Installation
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Effect of Installing Shorter Shackle Straps on Trailer with Axle Over-Under Kit
- Q&A: Timbren Axle-Less Suspension to Fit on a Coleman Pop-Up Camper
- Q&A: Initial Adjustment Of Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brakes
- Article: Testing Trailer Brake Magnets for Proper Function
- Q&A: Troubleshooting Electric Trailer Brakes that Lock Up in Reverse
- Article: Parts Needed to Add Electric Drum Brakes to a Trailer
- Shop: Brake Controller
on Accessories and Parts
