Replacement Brakes and Hubs for a Vintage Trailer with Warner Brakes
Question:
Given the age of the components, I think the cleanest option would be complete axle, brake, and hub replacement. It is a two axle trailer with 15” tires with 6 on 5-1/2 spacing. The current axles have a 4” drop, but I think a straight axle would be fine since I have an adjustable tongue setup. I was told that the axles are 3500lb but I think to retain the bolt pattern I would need to bump up to larger axles. Or replace my wheels and tires too and go to a 5 lug setup. The hub to hub face measurement is 95” and the spring to spring center measurement is 77”. I would like complete axle options suggestions.
asked by: Matt
Expert Reply:
Unfortunately, we do not have the 14” diameter x 2” wide braking assemblies you need for your trailer. I also did some searching online and could not find any replacement parts for you either. The only option I can offer you would be to replace with a more common size. In order to do so I would need you to measure your brake mounting flange bolt pattern in addition to your inner bearing, outer bearing, and grease seal. I have attached a help article on how to measure the bearing/seals for you. Please let me know when you have completed the above and I would be glad to make sure you get the correct parts.
The other option you have which you mentioned would be to replace the spindle at which point I would just recommend a new axle. If you would like a recommendation for a new axle then I would need to know your spring center and hub face measurement in addition to the axle's weight capacity.
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
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Matt
7/16/2018
Given the age of the components, I think the cleanest option would be complete axle, brake, and hub replacement. It is a two axle trailer with 15” tires with 6 on 5-1/2 spacing. The current axles have a 4” drop, but I think a straight axle would be fine since I have an adjustable tongue setup. I was told that the axles are 3500lb but I think to retain the bolt pattern I would need to bump up to larger axles. Or replace my wheels and tires too and go to a 5 lug setup. The hub to hub face measurement is 95” and the spring to spring center measurement is 77”. I would like complete axle options suggestions.