Can Trailer without Brakes Have Brakes Installed

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You guys have been great. Snow storm has delayed project. I have your info archived.

asked by: Paul P

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We do have the parts you'll need to add brakes to your trailer that does not have any currently. It will require you to know what spindle dimensions you have currently to be able to pick out the hub drums and then from there pick out the correct brake assemblies.

I attached a guide for adding brakes to a trailer for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Paul P.

4/21/2018

I believe I have Dexter axles. They have a square flange beyond the hubs. Once I get pics I will compare to what you offer.

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Jameson C.

4/21/2018

Those are both good signs! Dexter axles are very popular which means we'll have a setup that will fit them and the fact you have brake mounting flanges (the square things you mentioned) means that you'll very easily be able to install assemblies. Not having flanges is the biggest hurdle to climb for adding brakes. Once you get the hub off get me the dimensions of the spindle where the bearings ride like the picture I attached.

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Paul P.

5/9/2018

You guys have been great. Snow storm has delayed project. I have your info archived.

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Jameson C.

5/9/2018

What you sent in a picture of is a measurement of the brake mounting flange based on the ruler I see. It's good that you have the flanges as that means you'll be able to pretty easily bolt assemblies to them once you know what hubs you have. That's not quite the dimensions I need for the hubs though. If you check out the first picture I attached here and get me the dimensions you see pointed out for the seal and bearings we'll be able to see what you need.

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

It may be possible to change your studs from 1/2" to 9/16" so long as the studs are drive-in (as opposed to threaded); also, the length and knurl diameter needs to be the same. For example, the Kodiak Wheel Bolt - 9/16" Diameter x…

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Answer 3

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 4

Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb capacity,…

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Answer 5

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 6

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 7

Brake systems are not dependent on the hub bolt pattern. So you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA for 12 inch hub/drums or #AKEBRK-35-SA for 10 inch hub/drums. Then use #10-1-1 wire sold by the foot for your brake magnet wiring.…

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Answer 8

The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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Answer 9

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 10

A TCM double-lip grease seal number 127194 has an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches according to my research. The available grease seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a…

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Answer 11

The part you referenced 127194TB is a double-lip seal with an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches. The available seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a double-lip seal sold as a…

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Answer 12

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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