Torque For Brake Assembly Mounting Flange on Trailer

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I JUST BOUGHT 4 NEW AKEBRK-7L AND7R -SA BREAKE ASSEMBLYS. I WOULD LIKE TO TORQUE SPEC.FOR FIVE BOLTS FOR INSTALLING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO AXLE. THANKS

asked by: JAMES M

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30-50 ft lbs of torque is the recommended torque spec for installing the etrailer.com brake assemblies part # AKEBRK-7L-SA.

If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close to that range.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Based on the description you have provided (thank you) the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust brake set, #23-458-459, will indeed be a fit! Another option that will save you some money is the etrailer brake set #AKEBRK-7-SA. These are also automatically adjusting…

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Answer 2

The difference between the two is just the brand basically as they are both the left hand side brake assemblies for a 7,000 lb axles and are self adjusting. The #23-464 is the Dexter brand and #AKEBRK-7L-SA is our etrailer brand.

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Answer 3

The etrailer brand brake assembles such as the #AKEBRK-7L-SA 12 inch self-adjusting trailer drum brake assembly are manufactured by AxleTech. We offer them as a less-expensive alternative to the Dexter #23-458.

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Answer 4

We do carry the exact brakes that you need for your B12E-02 AxleTek 12-GG Axle. For the Left Assembly you will want part #AKEBRK-7L-SA and for the Right Hand assembly you will want part #AKEBRK-7R-SA. These brake assemblies are made by AxleTek and…

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Answer 5

You can use the #AKEBRK-7-SA to replace your existing Axletek brakes and they'll work well for you. This is a self adjusting set of brakes and will fit on your existing hubs; you'll also need brake mounting hardware, which is available with…

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Answer 6

Both the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-47-48 and the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-2 are excellent options to replace the brake assemblies on your 2009 Palomino Pony pop-up camper. A lot of the Dexter Axle kit price comes from the name…

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Answer 7

I would recommend checking 2 adjustments on your brake setup to make sure they are adjusted correctly. The first adjustment is on the back of your drum brakes using a special pry tool, like the #W80630. You will want to turn the adjustment gear…

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Answer 8

Based on the numbers you mentioned and the fact that you have a Lippert 6k axle I was able to determine that you need the #AKHD-865-7-G-EZ-K as a replacement hub and drum. This comes with the same 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern you have with 1/2 inch…

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Answer 9

I would recommend adjusting the brake assemblies upon installation, but after that they should not need adjustment. The brake assemblies will correct their adjustment each time the trailer is backed. To initially adjust the brakes, jack up trailer…

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Answer 10

To replace the 12 inch x 2 inch brake assemblies on your triple axle toy hauler with 16 inch wheels, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly, Self-Adjusting, 12 Inch, Left-hand #AKEBRK-7L-SA and Right-Hand #AKEBRK-7R-SA. 5,200 pound and 6,000…

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Answer 11

What you'll want to do is refer to your instructions for the proper torque specs. For example, the instructions for the 5.2K - 6K Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR526D call for the brake mounting flange to be welded to the spindle and then the caliper…

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Answer 12

Yes, we offer a whole range of replacement parts for electric drum brakes including magnets. I have included two links you can click on to see all drum brake parts and just the various types of magnets we offer. Click on your brake drum size, such as…

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