Replacement 10-Inch Galvanized Drum Brakes for Boat Trailer with 14-Inch Wheels
Question:
I am looking into buying the braking components for my boat trailer. I cant find the axle ratings. It has 14inch wheels and 10inch brake drums If I buy the galvanized 10inch backing plates with 10inch galvanized drums 3.5 ton rating. Should these fit?
asked by: John S
Expert Reply:
If you cannot find a sticker or plate on your boat trailer axle you can still get in the ballpark on its weight rating based on the brake dimensions. All of our 10 x 2-1/4-inch drum brakes, both electric and hydraulic, that work with 14-inch trailer wheels will be rated for axle capacities from 3500-lbs on the low side up to 4400-lbs on the high side. The vast majority of these brakes are for 3500-lb axles so odds are good that is your rating. All brakes are shown on the linked page. Do please note that the trailer's main information/VIN plate often will indicate the axle rating.
If the axle diameter is 2-3/8-inches then you have a 3500-lbs axle. For an axle to be rated for 3.5 tons (7000-lbs) it will be at least 3-inches in diameter.
Make sure you select both left- and right-hand brakes and also check that the new brakes use the same brake flange mounting bolt pattern.
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit - Free Backing - Galvanized - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Marine Grade
- Free Backing
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Demco
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