Brake Assembly Recommendation for 4,400 lb LCI Axles Made in 2012

Question

Question:

I need help picking electric brake kits for my 2012 Cougar. It has 4400lb lci axles with those 6lug by 5.5in spacing ALCO hub/drums and was made 7/2012. looking in the list of the 4400# brakes im not quite sure which ones to pick.. some are pre/post 09 and some dont mention a build date at all. I hear that it matters for these alco hubs. Help : thanks

asked by: Roger C

0

Expert Reply:

For a 4,400 lb brake assembly for your Lippert axles you'd want the part # K23-463-00 which is confirmed as a fit and since your axle was made after 2009 it would be the correct fit. This is the right hand side.

For the left hand side you'd want the part # K23-462-00.

expert reply by: Jameson C

0

Answer 1

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

view full answer...

Answer 2

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

view full answer...

Answer 3

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.

view full answer...

Answer 4

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…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

view full answer...

Answer 6

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…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The Lippert 2420801 hub is an 8k hub with an 8 lug bolt pattern so for a replacement you'd just need the part #8-285-10UC3-A.

view full answer...

Answer 8

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

view full answer...

Answer 9

I spoke to Dexter and they said there is a bit of a process for installing the spindle nut properly. 1. You will need to thread on the inner nut, rotate the hub, then tighten the nut to 100 foot pounds. 2. Loosen the nut to remove the torque, making…

view full answer...

Answer 10

For replacement Dexter manual adjust brake assemblies to replace your 36-19 you would want the part #23-27 for the right hand side and part #23-26 for the left hand side. These are manual adjust 10 by 2-1/4 inch Dexter brake assemblies that would…

view full answer...

Brake Assembly Recommendation for 4,400 lb LCI Axles Made in 2012

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Continue Researching