Do 4400-lb Electric Drum Brakes Use Same Mounting Pattern as 3500-lb Brakes

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I have Lippert 3500 pound axles I’m curious if I can put the dexter 10 x 2 1/4 self adjusting 4.4 ton fit? I want a little more braking power just curious if the bolt patterns are the same thank you

asked by: Jerome

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Expert Reply:

All of our 10 x 2-1/4-inch electric drum brakes for 3500-lb axles use a 4-bolt mounting pattern and this is the same as the 4400-lbs brakes we offer such as Dexter self-adjusting brakes # K23-478-479 and standard brakes # K23-462-463-00.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Actually, there's a little more to it than that. The magnets on the #K23-478-479 are a little different, but the primary difference is the mounting bolt pattern. On a typical 3500 lb brake assembly, the mounting studs will all be 2-7/8 inches…

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Answer 2

For self adjusting brake assemblies that fit a Lippert 4,400 lb trailer axle the correct kit you'd want is the part #LC66WD and you'd be set.

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Answer 3

For the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric 4,400LB Trailer Brake Kit #K23-478-479 we have the Left Side Set #K71-698-00 and Right Side Set #K71-699-00 replacement brake shoes.

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Answer 4

Yes, the hub and drum kits for a 3,500 lb axle will work just fine with your 4,400 lb axle. The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #K23-478-00 you referenced has a 10" diameter which matches with the 3,500 lb assemblies as well.…

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Answer 5

If you are replacing your brake shoes I recommend upgrading to the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit #K23-478-479 this will eliminate the need for you to manually adjust your brakes every 3,000 miles. Since they self adjust it will also…

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Answer 6

If you were using the search filters and only came up with the lowest axle rating of 5,200 lbs that probably means your drum or wheels are too big for the assemblies that we carry. For any of our assemblies you would need to have a 4-bolt flange…

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Answer 7

The wires on the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #K23-478-00 are 12 gauge wires. We recommend using 10 Gauge Wire #10-1-1 from the trailer 7-Way connector to the brakes though to help ensure enough power gets to them.

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Answer 8

The Trail Doc for Kuat NV 2.0 Base Platform Rack part #TDKB which is for the Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes part #BA22B will hold 45 lbs.

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Answer 9

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 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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Answer 12

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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