How to Pick Out Brake Shoes and Bearings for a Trailer  

You will need to check the coupler on your trailer. It may have a lockout system that can be activated manually or electrically when you are backing the trailer. A manual system requires that you get out of the vehicle and move a lever located on the…

A surge coupler for actuating hydraulic drum brakes, such as Titan #T43397007K, can be pumped for purposes of bleeding the brake lines by using a 2 x 4 or similar piece of lumber to compress the coupler. The linked photo shows the general arrangement…

Since the brake assemblies you plan to use are free backing plates you do not need to use a reverse lock out solenoid with the Titan Actuator part #T43397007K. The free-backing feature of the assemblies allows you to back up without needing to also…

The number 61101 isn't actually the part number, but I believe you are looking at the Atwood 84132. If this coupler is not opening enough to engage the ball, the first thing to check is the trigger lock. If it is not disengaged, the ball will not…

That looks like an older Atwood coupler. Which I am not surprised it isn't working as it's the most problematic actuator that we have experience with. Most popular coupler we have that would work as a replacement would be the Titan actuator…

We do have 12 inch drum brake assemblies that are designed for surge brakes like the part #AKFBBRK-7-D that is Dacromet coated and comes with a left and a right hand assembly.

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

The correct wiring harness for your 2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line is the Curt #C29ZV. This plugs into the connection points in your rear cargo area and is compatible with your LED lights. The #TK74CR is only designed to work with the LX and S…

The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver item #391KIATELL20 you were looking at would be a great option if you do not want to see the hitch at all when you're not using your Yakima EXO system. It has been confirmed to fit the 2023 Kia Telluride…