Replacement Self-Adjusting Electric Brakes for 7,000 Pound Trailer Axle

Question:

I have axeltech 12GG B12E-22 brakes on my 42ft travel trailer and every time we go on a trip, I loose braking power after a few hundred miles, I’m tired of crawling underneath this trailer, do you guys sell auto adjust brakes and also is there any difference on who makes my 7k axel can I just replace with any assembly ie dexter assemblies. I am new to this and just want to figure this out

asked by: Coty G

Expert Reply:

We have exactly what you need!

For self-adjusting electric drum brakes that will work great on your axle and trailer, I recommend the etrailer.com Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-7-SA. These 12 inch x 2 inch brake assemblies are designed for 7,000 pound axles and will fit perfectly with your existing hubs to replace your existing AxleTek units. These are self-adjusting brakes, which means you will no longer have to perform the periodic manual adjustments that you referenced in your question. Both the Right Hand and Left Hand assemblies are included in this kit.

I have attached a couple demonstration videos on this product that you can also check out.

Brake assemblies are generally interchangeable between axle manufacturers. The most important factor to consider when choosing replacement assemblies is the diameter and depth of your drums and the weight capacity of your axle. The above etrailer.com Kit will fit your existing drums without issue.

expert reply by: Chris R