etrailer.com Hub/Drum Assembly and Brakes for a 3500 lb Rockwell American Utility Trailer Axle
Question:
Is AKHD-545-35-EZ-K the correct drum/hub assembly to work with AKEBRK-35 electric brake assembly? Is AKHD-545-35-EZ-K sold as a single unit order 2 for 1 axle? Is AKEBRK-35 electric brake assembly compatible with my 3500 lb Rockwell American utility trailer axle? Thank you
asked by: Cullen W
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is what you would want to use in conjunction with the 10" Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35.
From the picture you sent in you do have the 4 bolt mounting flange that allows you to use the 10" brake kit. Just check and be sure that your current hubs use the standard inner bearing # L68149, outer bearing # L44649, and grease seal # 58846 and you are good to go on that end!
Please note that you also need to run the wiring for the brakes and a breakaway kit on your trailer. I recommend using the Junction Box # HS381-9000 to help make organizing and connecting your wires easier. You can then use 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1 to route it to the 10" brakes and the recommended Hopkins Engager Breakaway Kit # 20099.
You also need a brake controller installed in your tow vehicle to activate the brakes. If you don't already have one just let me know what the year/make/model of your vehicle is and if it has a tow package or not and I can make a recommendation for you.
Some videos have been linked for you to reference as well as a helpful article on adding electric drums brakes to a trailer.
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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Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Seals
- Grease Seals - Double Lip
- 1.719 Inch I.D.
- 2.565 Inch O.D.
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
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Wiring Kit for Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
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- Wiring
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
- Race L68111
- 3500 lbs Axle
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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