Hydraulic Drum Brake to Electric Drum Brake Conversion for Gooseneck Trailer w/ 10,000 LB Axles

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I have a gooseneck flat bed trailer with tandem dual axles. The axles are Hayes axles 10000 lb, serial no 144018. The brakes I think are vacuum/hydraulic drum brakes that will not work on my truck. I would like to convert them to electric drum brakes and stay completely away from the acuators. Can this be done to this trailer? The picture I submitted shows the line coming from the brake to a steel line that runs from each hub then up to the front of the trailer to a booster. Then from the booster it runs on the other side to an air tank. Thanks

asked by: Chris T

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Yes, you can convert the hydraulic drum brakes to electric drum brakes on your gooseneck trailer. I have included the link to all of our electric brake assemblies for a 10,000 lb axle. Just use the filters on the page to see if we have one that will work for you.

I do recommend replacing your hub/drum assembly as well because not all hub/drum assemblies will work with both hydraulic and electric brake assemblies. We only offer one option for a 10,000 lb axle and that is part # 8-430-5UC3. This will work for you if your bolt pattern is 8 on 6-1/2 and your bearings are as follows: inner 387A and outer 25580. This is a 12-1/4 inch x 3-3/8 inch drum so in this case you could use the Dexter Trailer Brake Assemblies, # 23-450 for left and # 23-451 for right as long as you have a 5 or 7 bolt brake mounting flange.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 3

The 7290 that you see is a casting number. It is found on AL-KO hubs that fit #99 spindles. I found that the bearings used are #28580 which would be the inner bearing and #25580 which would be the outer bearing. For the seal use #91030.

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Answer 4

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 5

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 6

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 7

The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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Answer 8

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 9

On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

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Answer 10

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 11

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 12

I have a solution for you, but we do not carry Glo-Brite lights, so replacing it with the same brand will not be something I can offer you. Instead, to replace your Glo-Brite 9852-88, I recommend using the Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light #STL72RB.…

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Hydraulic Drum Brake to Electric Drum Brake Conversion for Gooseneck Trailer w/ 10,000 LB Axles

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