Recommendation For 10 Inch Electric Brakes For Boat Trailer  

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Normally speaking, electricity and water do not "play well" together. Generally, trailer manufacturers do not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring do not have the best insulation or water protection.

More manufacturers are starting to use electric brakes on boat trailers due to improvements in wiring insulation and heat shrink connectors. If you are going to use electric brakes, I strongly recommend using heat shrink butt connectors, like Item # DW05745-10, when splicing the wires together and Dielectric Grease, Item # 11755, for water resistance and corrosion protection.

If you go forward with electric brakes, you will need to choose the correct brake assemblies. For example, Electric Trailer Brake Kit Item # AKEBRK-35-SA includes left and right hand assemblies, works with 3,500-lbs axles, and are self adjusting. The easiest way to find the right brake assemblies is to find the weight capacity of your axle trailer. You also need to confirm the diameters of the brakes you have so that right parts selected. I have attached a picture to help. I have attached a link to all of our electric brake assemblies to help you out.

Depending on what you have now, you may also need new hubs and drums that will be compatible with electric brakes. The axle capacity is also key in determining the right hubs and drums for you. You will also need to know what bearings you have which are stamped into your existing bearings or can be measured with a digital caliper like Item # PTW80157. Information on bearings and how to measure is attached.

If you want to send me the weight capacity of your axle and what bearing numbers/sizes, I will be happy to recommend the correct brakes as well as hubs and drums.

I am also attaching additional information and videos that will help with your electric brake project.

expert reply by: Brint H

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