Parts Needed to Add Brakes to Discovery Trailer with Dexter 3,500 lb Axles
Question:
Well it turns out there is a flange for brakes to mount. I also found out that it is a 3500# axle by Dexter too
asked by: Ronnie H
Expert Reply:
First thing to check is to see if you there is a square mounting flange behind the spindle on the axle for a brake assembly to bolt to. If so, then it would be very easy to install the brakes.
Let me know what you find. Also I attached a link to a page that will walk you through adding brakes to a trailer axle as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- 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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Spindles
- Electric Brakes
- 3500 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 74 Inch Long
- 89 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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Ronnie H.
10/26/2017
Well it turns out there is a flange for brakes to mount. I also found out that it is a 3500# axle by Dexter too