3,500 lb Free-Back Hydraulic Brake Assembly Recommendation for Trailer

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i need brake shoes that are 1 3/4 inches wide to fit my rotors can you help ?

asked by: Glenn M

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For free backing, hydraulic drum brake assemblies that are 3,500 lb capacity we have assemblies that are 10 inch by 2-1/4 inch like the part # AKFBBRK-35-D which comes with assemblies for both sides of the trailer.

We don't have anything that's 1-3/4 inch wide for a 3,500 lb axle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Biggest difference is the Dexter assemblies part #23-468-469 are made in the US and have basically the best reputation for trailer brake assemblies. If you are looking for the nicest setup that would be the most reliable this would be the route I…

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There's a few ways to determine trailer axle capacity. You can check the axle for a label which will have it's capacity and length listed, it might be listed on the plate of the coupler that also has the VIN, or you can measure the diameter…

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Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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For your Macgregor boat trailer with 3,500 lb axle, you will want the Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit - Free Backing - Galvanized - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K #40716-15. This galvanized assembly will work great for your boat trailer to…

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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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Essentially yes, all of them will work for your trailer assuming you have 3,500 pound axles and a 4 bolt mounting flange. However, there are some differences between the brake assemblies you mentioned. The #AKFBBRK-35 are free-backing brakes, meaning…

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Based on the information you provided either the Titan Hydraulic Brake Kit - Free Backing - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,750 lbs #T4071600-500 or #T4423500-400 will fit your drums. The only difference between these two brakes is the…

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There are a couple of ways you can bleed a trailer brake system. Titan offers the following instructions, which I have also linked for you, on bleeding the brakes: Remove the master cylinder cap and fill the reservoir to three quarters full with…

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Answer 9

If the 7-way on your new 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has Pollak written on it the Pollak 7-way to 4-way adapter part #PK12716 that you referenced would easily fit and work well.

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Answer 10

There really arent any tricks to installing hydraulic brake assemblies like the Titan Free-Backing Hydraulic Trailer Brake Assemblies #T4489600-500. As long as this is the correct assembly for your setup you would just need to bolt it in place and…

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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.…

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Answer 12

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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3,500 lb Free-Back Hydraulic Brake Assembly Recommendation for Trailer

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