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Torque Spec for Tightening Trailer Brake Assemblies to Trailer Spindle  

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What is the recommended torque for the backing plate bolts?

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The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part # AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs.

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.

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Jameson C

Billy

3/21/2024

How about 7 bolt?

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Jameson C.

3/28/2024

@Billy Without knowing the assembly capacities I would still shoot for 50 ft lbs.

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