Can Trailer Brakes be Added to Motorcycle Trailer Axle
Question:
I have a small trailer I pull behind a motorcycle can electric bikes they put on the trailer
asked by: Rosemarie
Expert Reply:
When adding brakes to a trailer the first thing you will need is a brake mounting flange on the axle.
If you do not have a brake flange I recommend part # 4-35. This should be welded in place by a professional welder because it needs to be square and concentric.
Beyond that step we have to first determine what hubs/spindles you have on your trailer so that we can first fit a hub/drum (if available) to it and then install assemblies as well.
If you check out the help article I attached you will see this entire process walked through.
The wheels look pretty small on the trailer, what size does the tire sidewall say?
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Brake Mounting Flange for 2-3/8" Round Axle
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Brake Mounting Flange
- 10 Inch
- 2-3/8 Inch Diameter Axle
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Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 2 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 125 Degrees
- Dexter
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