How To Swap From Surge to Electric Brakes On 6 Lug Boat Trailer
Question:
I have a boat trailer 6 lug hydraulic brakes and I want to switch them to electric do you have a kit
asked by: Garrett K
Expert Reply:
In order to switch from hydraulic brakes to electric brakes on a boat trailer you will need a few items. The first of which are the braking assemblies which will be based on the axle capacity. Most 6 lug hubs will be for 5,200 lb - 7,000 lb axles and if this is what you have then you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-7-SA. If you currently have drum brakes then you can reuse the hub/drum but if not you will need the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K which is also for 5,200 lb - 7,000 lb axles but you will need to verify the grease seal first.
In order to complete the swap you'll also need the Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit part # HS381-9000 and Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part # 20400.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
- Hopkins
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5.2K & 6K Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- 25580
- 15123
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Wiring Kit for Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Wiring
- Hydrastar
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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