Do I Have to Replace My Dexter Brakes With Dexter Brakes  

Yes, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-35-SA is a suitable replacement for AL-KO standard hub-and-drum assemblies. This product also has electric brakes that are 10" x 2-1/4". This brake assembly fits 13" to…

If the weight rating is the same then swapping your 3,500 lb axle with a 2-3/8" diameter to a 3,500 lb axle with a 3" diameter wouldn't do anything for you. Since 3,500 lbs is a very common axle weight rating manufacturers…

Really the only way to tell if you have manual or self-adjusting brakes is to remove the hub and take a look inside. If you can see a cable running at an angle (see included photo), then you have self adjusting brakes like the Electric Trailer…

Based on what information I could find about AL-KO 8490 hub and drums, it is rated for 3,500 pound axles, has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, and is a 10 by 2-1/4 inch drum. If this is the case, we have several options for you. I have attached a link to…

We do have equipment to add electric drum brakes to a standard 3,500 lb axle, but you will need to check your inner and outer bearings as well as your grease seal for part numbers to make sure that the standard replacement parts will fit. For a hub…

In order to choose the correct braking assemblies for a trailer you'll need to know the axle capacity. I have no way to look this up for anyone particular trailer but most will either be 3,500 lbs or 5,200-7,000 lbs. If you have 3,500 lbs axles…

Were you moving when you hit the manual override lever of your brake controller? The trailer wheels have to be moving forward for the adjustment to happen with every application of the brakes. You might also make sure the brakes weren't installed…

According to my research, AL-KO 8490 references an AL-KO hub for 3,500 lb axles with a 10 x 2-1/4" drum and a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. For a drum assembly that will work with these hubs I recommend taking a look at the Electric Trailer…

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…