Replacement Hub and Brake Assemblies for 3,500 Pound Trailer Axle

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Have a Dexter 3500 # axle Model #10 with electric brakes with 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern. Which drum and brake assemblies will fit my axle.

asked by: John H

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Your trailer likely uses bearings # L68149 and # L44649 but you should check them to be sure.

If this is the case I recommend hub and drums # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K if you have E-Z Lube axles with the zerk fitting on the spindle. If you don't have E-Z Lube axles use # AKHD-545-35-K instead. Both kits include the bearings, races, grease seal, grease cap, and lug nuts. They also have a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern like you need.

For brakes you can use # AKEBRK-35-SA. Both the left and right side assemblies are included and they're labeled to make the install easier. These are self-adjusting brakes so they only need to be adjusted when you install them. The mounting bolts are included but you'll also need the nuts and lock washers # BRKH10B.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

Your picture didn't make it through. But to pick out drums you'll need to get me the diameter of the spindle on your trailer or the numbers off of the bearings.

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Answer 2

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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I currently have three diffrent self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes which are attached for you below. eTrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA (3,500 Axles) Dexter…

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There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 5

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Hey Roy, The only U-bolt kit we currently only offer for 1-1/2" square axles is part #CE23102, which only has a 3-3/8" length so it likely wouldn't be the best option for you. Instead you'll want to order the 1-1/2" Square…

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You will need to do some measuring to determine if the 10 Inch Electric Brake Assembly LH, item #AKEBRK-35L, is the correct assembly for your trailer. Measure the diameter of the mounted brake shoe, the width of the lining and the distance between…

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The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K would be an excellent replacement for a Tru-Ryde Hub/Drum RVD-H-545. Then for new brakes, I recommend the Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit part #AKFBBRK-35.

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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.

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Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

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