Replacement Brake Assemblies and Hub/Drums for 2,200 lb Trailer Axle

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Im looking to purchase a 2014 Triton tandem axle trailer with one torsion axle 2200 lb with brakes. Im assuming I need to replace the brakes because the wires are cut for some reason. Before I purchase the trailer I wanted to get a price on replacing the brakes

asked by: Chris

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Expert Reply:

For a 2,200 lb axle the correct brake drums would be the # 8-173-16UC3-EZ for a 4 lug hub.

For brake assemblies you'd need the part # 23-47 for the left hand side and part # 23-48 for the right hand side.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The 4 hole brake mounting flange will work for 10 inch brakes because the 7 inch and 10 inch assemblies use the same 2-7/8 inch on center mounting holes. The brake assemblies like #AKEBRK-35 or self-adjusting assemblies like #AKEBRK-35-SA will both…

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Answer 2

You'll get more braking power than generally needed with 3,500 lb electric trailer brakes on a trailer with 2,200 lb axles. But if you have 14 inch wheels on your travel trailer you won't be able to use 2,000 - 2,200 lb electric brakes as…

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Since we know you have a 2,200 lb trailer axle you could use the trailer hub part #8-257-5UC3-EZ which would fit your spindle and then for a brake assembly the #23-47 for the left hand side and part #23-48 for the right hand side. The issues you are…

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Answer 4

We can help you with finding hub/drum and brakes assemblies for your trailer. A new hub drum needs to use the same two bearings as the one it replaces and it also needs to match the axle weight rating and the wheel bolt pattern for your wheel. I…

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Answer 5

The Titan 5 on 4-1/2 Hub and Drum Assembly, part #T1543900CB042, you have referenced is a 10-inch hub and drum assembly. A 10-inch size wheel will not fit this assembly. This hub and drum assembly will use 13, 14, or 15 inch wheels. The hub and drum…

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Answer 6

In order to use electric brakes #AKEBRK-35-SA your trailer would need to have 10 inch hub and drum assemblies and the axles would have to have brake mounting flanges on them. They may have brake mounting flanges. On a 3.5K axle the brake mounting…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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