Parts Needed To Install Brakes On Haulmark 8 Foot V Nose Trailer
Question:
Haulmark 8 ft v nose trailer. Wish to install electric or hydraulic brakes.
asked by: Don
Expert Reply:
I did some research and it looks like most Haulmark trailers like yours have a 3,500-lb single axle. If you have different axles then let me know and I can make the correct recommendation.
Your axle must have brake mounting flanges attached behind the existing hub assembly on each side for brakes. If there are no brake mounting flanges then you will either have to replace your axle or purchase brake mounting flanges that can be welded to your axle by a qualified welder.
A common setup for 3,500-lb axle with #84 spindles uses Item # L68149 inner bearings and Item # L44649 outer bearings that has 10 inch hub-and-drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. If this matches your trailer then I recommend Trailer Hub And Drum Assembly Item # AKHD-545-35-k which is compatible with electric or hydraulic brakes.
Electric brakes, while good, do not provide as strong a stopping power for your trailer as hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic brakes do not have electrical parts so they handle water better. Hydraulic brakes can cost more to install but provide an overall more safe and secure braking system.
If you choose to go with electric brakes then I recommend Electric Trailer Brake Kit Item # AKEBRK-35 . If you do not have a 7-Way connecter on your trailer then you will need one and Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit Item # HS381-9000 has most of the components. You will also have to run wire to your brakes which can be done with Item # 10-2-1. You will also need a brake controller and I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Item # 90195. Finally, you will need a trailer breakaway kit and I recommend the Tekonsha Trailer Breakaway Kit Item # 50-85-313.
If you choose to go with hydraulic brakes then you will have a different setup. I recommend Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit Item # AKUBRK-35. With hydraulic brakes, you need a brake actuator as well as a brake line kit. I recommend the Dexter Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator Item # 099-175-00 and the Titan Brake Lines and Fittings Item # T4829900 for single-axles.
As you add your brakes, make sure to get the right components for your needs and your trailer. Again, I am glad to make correct recommendations if you send me more details about your trailer.
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Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Drum Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
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Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot
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- Wire
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Tekonsha Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
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Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- 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
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
- Race L68111
- 3500 lbs Axle
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Dexter Hydraulic Brake Lines and Fittings for Single-Axle, Torsion-Axle Trailers
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 18 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Steel Line and Flexible Hose
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- Single Axle
- Dexter
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
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