How to Pick Out Brake Assemblies for Terry Resort Fleetwood 5th Wheel Trailer

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i need brakes for my terry resort by fleetwood 5th wheel 22 foot 1993 it has 15 inch wheels what ones should fit it? and do i need to order 4? one for each wheel? my mechanic said they are all worn and need replacement but got called out on a forest fire and did not get it done please help me get the right ones thanks,

asked by: Janice W

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Picking out brake assemblies for trailer axles is actually pretty easy but I am not able to determine the info I need from your trailer info since it's not something manufacturers keep records of. You do need to order a total quantity of 4 assemblies since

To pick out the correct brake assemblies for your trailer you need to know a few things.

You will want to measure the inner diameter of your hub/drums and the depth of the drums to determine what brake assembly dimensions you need. For example the part # 23-27 is a 10 inch by 2-1/4 inch thick brake assembly for the right hand side of the trailer then for the matching left hand side you'd need # 23-26 or for a set for a single axle the # 23-26-27 that you referenced.

You also want to determine what the bolt pattern is of your assembly mounting flange. The standard size is 4 on 4 inch. You also want to determine the axle capacity of your trailer and go with an assembly that has the same rating, the # 23-27 has a 3,500 lb capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have a solution for you, but the Pro Series Weight Distribution System part #49570 that you referenced is not recommended for use with surge brakes if you are using a sway control bar like #83660. Instead, for a similar rated system that would be…

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Answer 2

You would gain extra stopping assistance by adding brakes to your second axle on your tandem axle trailer. This will also help keep your original set of brakes from wearing down as quickly since wear and tear will be placed on the brakes for both…

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Answer 3

The Dexter 3,000 lb trailer axles use a different size of brake assemblies so what you'd need is the Dexter 3k axle brake assemblies part #K23-472-473-00. 3,500 lb trailer axles use a slightly different size assembly so they would not fit. Then…

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Answer 4

The overall width of the drum would be around a 1/2" wider than the shoes on the backing plate but this will not be relevant when selecting replacements as the parts will be based on the dimensions of the backing plate which in your case is…

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Answer 5

So the short answer is no, there is nothing you can do to your current mounting plate to make another braking assembly fit your current setup. What you have is pretty unique, and when the team and myself took a look at it we were all in agreement…

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Answer 6

Brakes are designed to fit the hubs that fit the axles not the rims. So you want to stick with 3,500 pound, 10 inch brakes like the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust, part #23-468-469. Larger 12 inch brakes won't fit your hubs. It is more common to see 15 inch…

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Answer 7

Without bolting or welding down the scissor jacks #TJSCHD-24-4 they'd still do a decent job stabilizing the camper but considering how much more convenient they are when installed on the trailer I'd recommend you go that route. Would also…

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The Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA which is just part #AKEBRK-35L-SA and part #AKEBRK-35R-SA combined is made overseas. The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #23-468-469 is made right here in the USA and are of a much…

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Answer 9

To determine exactly what brakes were installed on the axles underneath your 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express 246RKS I will need to see the axle tag information on the back of the axles. The only thing I can see is you have 3,500lb axles under it from…

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Answer 10

As I do not see that we currently have a trailer axle with a 93" hub face to hub face you are going to be best to have the brake flange welded in place. To ensure this is done properly you will want to find a trailer shop with a jig to ensure…

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Answer 11

I attached a picture that has the bolt pattern of the brake assemblies part #23-105-106-09 that you mentioned. This is the standard offset AL-Ko style of 4 bolt pattern.

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Answer 12

The backing plate you are referring to is, I'm assuming, the brake mounting flange, which should be welded on. The dimensions of this are extremely important because it will determine the brake assemblies that fit. The Demco Trailer Brake…

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