Parts Needed To Replace 12 x 2 Hydraulic Drum Brakes With Electric Drum Brakes

Question:

Is there a retrofit kit to replace 12 X 2 hydraulic brakes with electric brakes. I hate the hydraulic brakes on my 24 ft trailer. retrofit kit to replace hydraulic

asked by: Keith

Expert Reply:

We do have the parts available to convert your 12x2 hydraulic brakes to electric brakes, but they are not available in a pre-made kit.

There are few things you will need to determine to choose the correct electric brake assembly to fit your trailer. First, you will need to know the weight capacity of the axle, the bolt pattern of the brake mounting flange, and size of the brake assembly you are replacing.

In addition to the electric brake assemblies, you will need to install and run wiring to activate the brakes. The Blue wire of the 7-Way will be the wire that supplies power to the brake assemblies. You will need to run this wire back and run jumper wires from the main Blue wire to each brake assembly. You will also need to attach a ground wire from the trailer frame to the magnet on each brake assembly.

I have linked a video installation of electric brake assemblies and wiring on a trailer that you may find as a good reference.

expert reply by: Reno H