Which Electric Brakes Will Fit a 2013 Wells Cargo MC101-5-ME
Question:
Adding Electric Brakes to 2013 Wells Cargo MC101-5-ME trailer. It has a 6 inch axle with 5X4.5 wheels, backing plate is already there. Spindle is 5 3/8 long.
asked by: Eric H
Expert Reply:
Based on the gross vehicle weight rating of your trailer, I'm thinking you have a 3500 lbs. axle. You will want to verify this by checking the label or sticker on the axle or contacting the trailer's manufacturer before making a purchase. If it is a 3500 lbs. axle the Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-K you referenced will work just fine. In addition you can verify that this hub will work by checking the model numbers on your bearings. If the bearings you have now are # L68149 and # L44649 then it's a definite match.
I recommend self adjusting brakes like # AKEBRK-35R-SA and # AKEBRK-35L-SA. Self adjusting brakes are much easier maintain. I've attached an installation video for you to take a look at.
The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 is a great, easy to install brake controller. This is one of our top selling controllers because of the easy to read LCD display, the ability to mount it at any angle, and that it can be customized for multiple drivers or towing conditions.
You will also need a breakaway kit # 20099. This kit has a built-in battery charger as a well as an LED tester to check the battery before use.
To provide a brake signal wire and a ground wire for the brakek assemblies, you can use the Duplex Wire # 12-2-1. This wire is sold by the foot, either pigtail on the assembly can be used for the ground and the other will be used for the brake signal.
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Jacketed 2 Wire (Brake Wire) - 12 Gauge - per Foot
- Wiring
- Wire
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Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Built-In Charger - Side Load - 7" Wire
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
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- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
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- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
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- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
- Race L68111
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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- Hub with Integrated Drum
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- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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