Replacement Hub and Brake Assembly for AL-KO 8490

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I need to replace a drum on my travel trailer. it says AL-KO 8490 on it. It also says Max. Dia. 10.090, looks like it says 5621 not sure if the second number is a 6 or not, and WF5. Also what brake pads would you recommend for this hub? Thanks fir your help.

asked by: John L

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Based on what information I could find about AL-KO 8490 hub and drums, it is rated for 3,500 pound axles, has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, and is a 10 by 2-1/4 inch drum. If this is the case, we have several options for you. I have attached a link to all of our 10 by 2-1/4 inch, 5 on 4-1/2 hub and drum assemblies for 3,500 pound axles.

I recommend the etrailer.com Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-K. This hub and drum uses # L68149 inner bearing and # L44649 outer bearings. If you can let me know the inner and outer bearing numbers your existing hub uses, as well as the wheel bolt pattern, I will be happy to make a more specific recommendation or confirm that this hub will fit.

For brakes on the 10 x 2-1/4 inch drum on your Hayes/AL-KO axle, I recommend # AKEBRK-35-SA for new brakes. These are self adjusting brakes so once they're adjusted when you first install them you won't have to do it again.

expert reply by: Victoria B

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Mark P.

2/7/2020

my blot pattern on my al-ko 8490 is 4.800 or 4 3/4 not 4-1/2 do you have a drum this size

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Jason S.

2/10/2020

The 5 on 4-3/4 inch bolt pattern is an older style and we do carry brake hub/drums in that pattern. I've attached a link to assist. The AL-KO hubs you referenced are for 3,500 lb capacity so any of the attached page drums will work as a replacement. The closest to your AL-KO brand is the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-3/4 # 845476UC3.

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Answer 1

According to my research, AL-KO 8490 references an AL-KO hub for 3,500 lb axles with a 10 x 2-1/4" drum and a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. For a drum assembly that will work with these hubs I recommend taking a look at the Electric…

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Answer 2

I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2014 Cadillac Escalade and found that it features a towing capacity of either 8,300 pounds for the 2WD model or 8,100 pounds for the AWD model. I do still recommend verifying…

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Answer 3

Based on what we could find, the AL-KO 8490 is a 3,500 lb axle, and your info stating the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern and 10" x 2-1/4" drum size supports that as well. I do recommend verifying what you need by taking apart…

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Answer 4

The Shelby winch part #5351 that you mentioned is no longer available but it was a 1,000 lb winch with a 2 way ratchet. Dutton Lainson actually bought Shelby so the most similar winch would probably be the Dutton Lainson part #DL14934 which is a…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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The kit you are looking for is the part #BRKH10B which is nuts and lock washers needed to install the brake assemblies part #AKEBRK-35-SA that you referenced. The nut size is 7/16-20.

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Answer 7

We do carry a range of replacement trailer brake magnets and you can use the link provided at right. The best and easiest way to find replacement bearings and seals is to obtain the part numbers from the original parts. My research on your Al-Ko hub…

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Answer 8

The Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35 comes with two braking assemblies (one left and one right) which is enough for one axle. Therefore, if you have tandem axles and want to replace all braking assemblies you will need to order a quantity…

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Answer 9

The model 1980 Bearing Buddy simply means that they fit a 1.980 inch hub bore. There is one difference of note between Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB1980A (Chrome Plated) or #BB1980A-SS (Stainless Steel) and the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors…

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Answer 10

The outer bearing is part number L44649 and has a 1.063 inch inside diameter. The inner bearing is part number L68149 and has an inside diameter of 1.378 inches.

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Answer 11

Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-545-35-K is sold in quantities of 1. It can be used as a right or a left assembly so if you do need to replace 2 of them you would need to change the quantity to 2 before adding them to your cart. I have included a…

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Answer 12

I do have a great option for you, however we do not have any standard 3,500 pound round tube axles available that match the dimensions you provided. For an exact replacement your best option will be to go through a local trailer shop or the…

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