How To Determine Which Hub Is Compatible With 10" Brake Assembly

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What bearings/race/seal match up with item AKEBRK-35-SA?

asked by: Michael H

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The Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs part # AKEBRK-35-SA does not have specific bearings or seals that match up with it. The bearings, races and seal are determined by the hub. Since the electric brake assembly is 10" you will need a 10" hub to use with the brake assembly. You will also need a hub that matches the bolt pattern of your wheel. For example the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is 10" hub with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern with the following bearing race and seals:

Bearings (included)
Inner bearing: # L68149 (1.378" inner diameter)
Outer bearing: # L44649 (1.063" inner diameter)

Races (included)
Inner race: # L68111
Outer race: # L44610

Grease seal (included): # 58846
Inner diameter: 1.719"
Outer diameter: 2.565"

I have attached a helpful article to explain how to measure the bolt pattern of your wheel.

The bearings and seals inside the hub will need to match up with the spindle of your trailer. To know which bearings and seals you need I recommend to measure the spindle with digital calipers like part # PTW80157. You can also hub your existing bearings out of the hub and see if there is a number stamped into the side of them. I have attached a diagram for your reference.

expert reply by: Heather A

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