Recommended Dexter Nev-R-Lube Electric Drum to Electric Over Hydraulic Disc Brake Conversion
Question:
Hello. I have an RV equipped with Dexter Nev-R-Lube 7000 pound axles. I wish to convert the electric drum brakes to electric over hydraulic disc brakes. The wheels have 8 studs, but I cant recall at the moment if they are 1/2inch or 9/16inch studs. The tires are ST235/85R16 and their load range is G. I see your kit numbers K71-694-695-12 and K71-694-695-10. Would one of these kits be what I need for my conversion? I assume one kit does one axle two wheels and therefore I would need two kits. Does this sound correct? I would also be looking at the Titan BrakeRite EHB actuator for this project. Thank you,
asked by: Dave W
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 7000 lb Dexter Nev-R-Lube axles, your bearings will be 50 mm. The kits you referenced will not be compatible with your axles. You will instead use the Dexter Disc Brake Kit - 12-1/4" Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat - 8K - Nev-R-Lube # K71-646-2-90. This will give you 9/16 inch lugs as well as the correct nuts so you won't need to change your wheels. The Nev-R-Lube axles require that you only use their hubs and bearings versus the traditional tapered bearings and races like the kits you mentioned. You are correct that you will need a kit for each axle.
This kit will work well with the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4813102. Then for your brake lines, I recommend the HydraStar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 25' # HS496-252 which will work great with disc brake assemblies.
I've attached a photo of the parts in this kit and the layout to assist. I've also attached an article to help with the project overview.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 25' Long, 3/16" Main Line
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 25 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Steel Line and Flexible Hose
- Brake Line Kits
- Tandem Axle
- Hydrastar
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Dexter Disc Brake Kit - 12-1/4" Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat - 8K - Nev-R-Lube
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Standard Grade
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Hub and Rotor
- 9/16 Inch Studs
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter BrakeRite II Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Kit - Vented - 1,500 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Dexter
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Disc Brake Kit - 12-1/4" Hub/Rotor - Grease - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat - 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Standard Grade
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Hub and Rotor
- 9/16 Inch Studs
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
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