Do Electric Brakes Need Certain Amount of Stopping Power?
Question:
How much stopping power should I get out of my electric brakes? 50, 75 or 100 of the trailers weight?
asked by: Buster
0
Expert Reply:
That isn't the sort of figure that is factored into brakes. What you need to choose the right brakes is your axle's capacity, which is going to lead you in the right direction in terms of the brakes you need.
For example, a 3,500 lb axle capacity would need electric brakes # AKEBRK-35-SA whereas an 8,000 lb axle would use # 23-434-435.
expert reply by:
Kyle S
0
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12-1/4" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 8K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12-1/4 x 3-3/8 Inch Drum
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
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
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs
- Search Results: 12 20 lug nuts
- Search Results: 7" electric brakes
- Search Results: lug nut
- Search Results: lug nut set
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
- Shop: Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
- Shop: Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
- Shop: Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Shop: Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs for Coil Spring Suspension - Rear Axle
- Search Results: dexter 7 inch electric brakes
- Search Results: dexter brakes
- Search Results: 7"
- Article: Choosing the Right Suspension Kit for Your Truck and Trailer
- Q&A: Adding Electric Brakes To 2,200lb Dexter Torsion Axles
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Video: etrailer Trailer Hubs and Drums - Hub with Integrated Drum - AKHD-545-2-EZ-1K Review
- Article: Performance Chips and Modules
- Video: Review of SuperSprings Intl Vehicle Suspension - Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement - CSS-1125R
- Video: SuperSprings Coil SumoSprings Helper Springs Installation - 2013 Jeep Patriot
- Video: Coil SumoSprings Rear Axle Helper Springs Review
- Shop: Performance Chip Tuners
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: Testing for Proper Voltage on the Brake Output Circuit
- Q&A: How to Remove a Trailer EZ Lube Grease Cap or Dust Cap
- Q&A: Replacement LED Top Command Clearance Light With SAE-AP2-16 On Lens For 2018 Sunseeker Motorhome
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
Explore Expert Info
![Our Expert]()
on Trailer Brakes
on Trailer Brakes
