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How to Pick Out Replacement Brake Assemblies for a 5,400 lb Trailer  

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I want to purchase an electric brake assy. Trailer weighs 5400 lbs AKEBRK 6 r be correct Thank You

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To pick out the correct brake assemblies for your trailer you need to know a few things.

You will want to measure the inner diameter of your hub/drums and the depth of the drums to determine what brake assembly dimensions you need. For example the part # AKEBRK-6R that you referenced is a 12 inch by 2 inch thick brake assembly.

You also want to determine what the bolt pattern is of your assembly mounting flange. The standard size is 4 on 4 inch or 5 like the one you referenced. You also want to determine the axle capacity of your trailer and go with an assembly that has the same rating, the AKEBRK-6R is for 5,200 to 7k axles.

If you find an assembly that matches the dimensions and capacity you need it would not matter what brand you use.

If you need a different assembly check out the link to the right that I attached that shows all of the different assemblies we carry. You can select from the left facets to narrow down which ones would work.

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