Recommended Brake Hub and Drum To Replace AL-KO 363216
Question:
I recently ordered a set of magnets for my axle set to replace AL-KO part number 623752. When I went to replace it I noticed that the drum itself is unevenly worn with ridges and grooves on the mating surface for the magnet. What replacement hub/drum would be required to replace AL-KO part # 363216. Bearings are L44649 on both inner and outer. Bolt pattern 5x4.5. If my brake shoes are evenly wearing and still have approximately 1/4inch of brake material remaining, should I replace them at the same time, or would I be ok to continue using them until they have worn down to 1/16inch to replace as recommended by the manufacturer?
asked by: Tyron
Expert Reply:
AL-KO was bought out by Dexter Axle years ago, so I recommend the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-257-5UC3 if you have a standard spindle or # 8-257-5UC3-EZ if you have a spindle with the built in grease zerk fitting on the end.
As long as your brake magnets and shoes have even wear and are functioning properly, there is no requirement to replace them prior to the manufacturer's recommendation. If either of them have uneven wear, then I recommend replacing them at the same time with the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies # 23-47-48 or the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-2.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs to 2,200 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 2200 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 7" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 7" - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
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