Bolt Pattern and Shipping Weight of Trailer Brake Assembly for 3,500 Pound Axles

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Hi Folks, Can you please tell me the spacing of the four studs in the backing plate? Also the shipping weight. Cheers

asked by: Steve M

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The bolt hole pattern for the brake assembly # AKEBRK-35L is 2-7/8 by 2-7/8 inches. I've linked a diagram of the flange the brake will install on with the same pattern. The shipping weight is 9 pounds.

This is the left hand brake, if you also need the right hand the part number is # AKEBRK-35R

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 4

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