Changing From Hydraulic to Electric Trailer Brakes on Trailer With 2,000 lb Axle

Question

Question:

I have a 1998 Jayco Eagle 12UDST. 13” wheels. It has an Atwood hydraulic actuator with back up lockout that is totally shot. The fluid reservoir is rusted out and the master cylinder isn’t repairable. I am sure the brake shoes and other parts have rusted out as well since it’s been years that they have seen use. It is towed with a 2016 Ford Flex with factory tow package including the 7 pin connection. What products would are recommend to change over from hydraulic to electric brakes. The campers coupler is the A type if that helps. Thank you, your guidance is much appreciated.

asked by: Jay

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

I took a look at the specs of your 1998 Jayco Eagle 12UDST, and it looks like this is a single axle trailer with a 2,000 lb axle. That means you likely have a 7" hub and drum like the Dexter Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-257-5UC3-EZ, though you will want to confirm that by measuring the inside diameter of the hub.

If you do have a 7" hub and drum, as well as a 4-bolt mounting flange like # 4-34, the correct electric brakes are the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies # AKEBRK-2.

With these you will also need Mounting Hardware for 7" Brake Assemblies # BRKH7.

For wiring you will need to add a trailer 7-way and junction box with parts # HM20041 and # 3375601100, and for wiring to the electric brakes you'd need 10 Gauge Primary Wire # 10-1-1.

You will also need a breakaway kit, the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 12V, 5-Amp-Hr Battery and 1-Amp Charger - Side Load # 3802346 or Top Load # 3802308.

expert reply by: Kyle S

1

Answer 1

We have an option for you, but do not have torsion axles for your 1998 Jayco Eagle 12 UDST. What we do have that will work is an axle-less system with electric brakes, and while there aren't 2,500 lb options, there is a 3,500 lb system: - Timbren…

view full answer...

Answer 2

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.

view full answer...

Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

view full answer...

Answer 6

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

view full answer...

Answer 7

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

view full answer...

Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

view full answer...

Answer 9

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…

view full answer...

Answer 10

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

view full answer...

Answer 11

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

view full answer...

Answer 12

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

view full answer...

Changing From Hydraulic to Electric Trailer Brakes on Trailer With 2,000 lb Axle

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching