Recommended Torque When Installing 7 Inch AxleTek Brake Assemblies

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What are the torque specs on the studs?

asked by: David D

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When installing the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies # AKEBRK-2 you will want to torque them to 30-50 ft lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench, if you tighten the nut until the lock washers flatten out, you will likely be within that range.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Which exact Baja model do you have? According to specs found online, the Jayco Baja 12E has a GVWR just north of 3000 lbs, which means it should use a hub with a 10 inch inside diameter. Please measure the inside diameter of your brake drums to…

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As long as you have 7 inch x 1-1/4 inch drums on your newly acquired trailer, there is no reason you can't install the Dexter Electric Brake Kit #23-47-48 for 2,000 Pound Axles instead of the #K23-103-104-00 that you referenced for 2,200…

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The Replacement Magnet Kit for 10" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies part #AKBRKR-M10 only comes with one magnet. Therefore, you will need to order a quantity of two per axle. However, it looks like you have a round magnet not an oval one…

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No you should not have constant power on the brake output pin, the blue wire should only have power with the brake pedal depressed in the vehicle or the brake controller manual override is activated. If the blue wire has a constant 12V then it is an…

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I attached a picture of a 4-bolt mounting flange like what the brake assembly part #AKEBRK-2 you referenced is designed to attach to. This is a standard dimension so I would be shocked if the flange on yours was different.

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To determine why you do not have any power on the blue brake output wire, I recommend starting at your brake controller. First, make sure the brake controller is on and receiving power. Most brake controllers have 4 wires, blue (brake output to…

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The magnet should only make contact with the inside of the brake drum when power is applied to the magnet. If it is making contact with the drum all the time, you may have residual power running on the brake wire that is just enough to cause the…

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There could be in internal short in the brake controller. Use a circuit tester like part #PTW2993 on the blue wire exiting the rear of the controller. There should be no voltage on that wire unless the brake pedal is pressed, or the manual brake…

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If the hub that was on your trailer axle previously had 8-91A stamped on the back of it your spindle should require inner and outer bearings of #L44649 like you used. The part #8-91-05UC1 SHOULD be an exact replacement. However we need to double…

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Answer 10

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.

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Answer 11

According to Dexter, the nut should be torqued to between 45-70 foot lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench close at hand, Tighten the bolts until the lock washer flattens, which will put you really close to the correct torque. We offer 4 nuts…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-2 that you referenced are the brake assemblies you'd need. These are the correct size at 7 inch diameter by 1-1/4 inch wide.

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