How To Choose The Correct Brake Mounting Flange For Your Trailer Axle

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can a 5 hole mounting brkt. be welded on the axle to install electric brakes . there is no mounting brkt. on these axles . just a plate for the swinging magnet arm.

asked by: Gregory H

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Absolutely, in order to install a 5 bolt brake mounting flange, you will need the Brake Mounting Flange for 3" Round Axle part # 4-44-1. This brake flange bracket is designed to work with an axle diameter of 3".

If your axle is smaller than this, or you want a 4 hole mounting flange. You will need the Brake Mounting Flange part # 4-35 for a 2-3/8" axle and the Trailer Brake Mounting Flange part # 4-50 for 3-1/2" axle diameters.

I recommend having a professional welder perform this task as the degree of the mounting flange will need to be the same on both sides.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

To determine if there are compatible hubs and associated bearings to replace your current hubs to a more standard size you will have to take several precise measurements on the spindle of your axle. It is recommended to use a set of dial calipers to…

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Answer 2

The Brake Mounting Flanges part #4-44-1 that you referenced are sold individually. If you needed a pair you would need to order a quantity of 2. Be sure to have a qualified fabricator with experience in installing flanges install them.

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I reached out to my rep at Dexter, and unfortunately we cannot identify your axle with that provided axle tag/serial number. With that being said, we can narrow down what axle you have by looking for specific information available. For example, if…

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On the Redline Brake Mounting Flange, part #4-44-1, the five bolts are press fit into the flange. To be removed they would have to be pressed out with a hydraulic press. Once they are pressed out the bolts are not to be used again. So you would not…

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Answer 5

When brakes are adjusted out properly there will be a slight but constant drag of the pad material on the rotor or drum. If the brakes are actually being applied then there is either an electrical issue with the actuator #K71-651 or something wrong…

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Troubleshooting the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi #K71-651 has a self priming pump to help with bleeding the brakes. It prevents the brake fluid from emptying back into the reservoir when the…

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Answer 7

Torsion axles use internal rubber cords to provide the suspension motion and they really are not practical to repair/rebuild. Certainly any axle that was damaged in an accident should be replaced purely for safety reasons. It is potentially possible…

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