Will 7 etrailer.com Electric Brakes Replace Hydraulic Brakes on a 2,000 lb Trailer Axle
Question:
Have a customer with an axle manufactured by Isus Axle Corp. Tag on it says it is a 2000 LB axle and serial #270057. Do you know if these brakes would replace original hydraulic brakes? Customer did not have width and diameter measurements at this time.
asked by: Larry B
Expert Reply:
The Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-2 should fit your 2,000 lb axle but you need to verify that the 7" brake diameter and 2-7/8" on center bolt mounting pattern is correct before purchasing.
You also need to add 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1 to your trailer to activate the brakes. If you don't already have a 7-Way connector then I recommend the # HS381-9000 which has a junction box for easy installation.
A breakaway kit like the popular Hopkins # 20099 on the trailer and a brake controller like the popular Curt Echo # C51180 are also required for the normal and emergency braking of your trailer.
Attached is a helpful article about adding electric brakes to a trailer for you to check out since you will be changing the brakes from hydraulic to electric.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Built-In Charger - Side Load - 7" Wire
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
- Hopkins
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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Wiring Kit for Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Wiring
- Hydrastar
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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
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