Who Makes the etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit

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Who manufactures the e-trailer electric self adjusting brakes which replace the dexter 12 x 2? Are the e-trailer brakes warrantied? If so how long? Thanks,

asked by: Dick

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Expert Reply:

AxleTek makes the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-7-SA which will work in place of a Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit like part # 23-464-465. They come with a one year warranty. They are an excellent cost effective alternative to the Dexter braking assemblies.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I went out to the warehouse and measure the mounting flange bolt pattern and found it to be about 2-13/16" as is shown in the attached picture. If you convert 2-13/16" to decimals it comes out to be 2.812" which is very close to the…

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Answer 2

I never recommend using grease with Nylon Bushings #TRBU11566. The grease can trap dirt which will cause the nylon to become damaged easier. And the chemicals in different greases can cause the nylon bushings to break down. If you want to use Grease…

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The part of a hub/drum assembly that makes contact with the electromagnet, the armature surface, cannot be machined. If the surface is deteriorated you'd do well to replace that hub. The link provided will show you all hub/drum assemblies which…

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You can use wet bolts with nylon bushings or bronze bushings. It does not matter which material the bushings are. Also nylon and bronze bushings have about the same longevity.

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Answer 5

If there is a tiny bit of play in suspension components that are designed to move you would be fine. 1/16 of an inch isn't very much. Typically there aren't any torque ratings for shackle bolts. We run them down tight or until the knurls are…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 9

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 10

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 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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Thanks for the information on your trailer. For your axle with brakes I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K if you have the spindles with the integrated grease…

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