Replacement Electric Trailer Brakes for Tandem Axle Trailer Weighing 5,800 Pounds

Question:

I got a wellscargo food trailer 2006 clw142, my trailer has four wheels has mean two axles, electric brakes on four wheels, the trailer has 14foot x 7foot dimesions. like I said this is a food trailer here in orlando florida. I need to replace the electric brakes. I bought from etrailer 6 years ago the brake control tekonsha I think is the brand. Really good. Now I need help to find out the size or kind of bkakes I need for me. mi wheel size is 13inches Empty curb weigth is 1600lbs gvwr is 5800lbs axles 4inch torflex tandem. I want to know what brake will fit, I need the magnet, brake shoes, hardware and everything on one. the drum looks fine. I want to know if I can use self adjust.

asked by: Jaime G

Expert Reply:

Your trailer likely has two 3,500 pound axles which means that you would need 10 x 2-1/4 inch brakes. To determine if this is the case you can pull off one of the drums and measure the inner diameter and width (where the shoes/pads ride). I included a picture showing where to measure. If you come up with something other than 10 x 2-1/4 let me know.

You can use self-adjusting brakes. For the left side use # AKEBRK-35L-SA and for the right side use # AKEBRK-35R-SA. Keep in mind that even self-adjusting brakes need an initial adjustment. After that you will not have to adjust them again.

I have linked some videos on these brake assemblies for you.

expert reply by: Michael H