How to Pick Out Electric Trailer Brakes for a 1996 Fleetwood Pop Up

Question:

I need to install electric brakes on my Pop up. What information do you need to assist me in getting the right parts? Things I know: GVWR 2390 GAWR 2090 5.30 x 12 Tire 12 x 4 It has a 4 bolt bracket to install hub. Thank you,

asked by: Gordon L

Expert Reply:

You are on the right track for determining what parts you would need to install trailer brakes on your pop up. The most important thing is that you have mounting flanges for the brakes like you said you have.

Next you need to identify what hubs you have.

The first thing you will need to know is the bolt pattern of your hubs. This is so you get a hub that is compatible with your wheels. I attached an FAQ article on determining bolt pattern for you to check out. Sounds like you have a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern.

Next thing you will need to know is what spindle you have on your trailer. In order to do that you can either get the inner and outer bearing numbers from a hub or use a dial or digital caliper to get exact measurements of the spindle. The measurements needed are the parts of the spindle where the bearings ride.

If you get back to me with that information I will help you pick out the right hub assemblies. Or, you can follow the link I attached that will take you to the page that has all of our replacement hubs.

You would want to first select the bolt pattern that you have, next select the inner bearing you have, followed by selecting your outer bearing, and then all the correct hubs will be listed.

expert reply by: Jameson C