Can I Use Electric Brakes on my Boat Trailer
Question:
I have a 2018 shore lander Boat trailer single axle 3500 pound capacity. The axle has tabs welded on it for surge disk brakes. But it currently does not have brakes. I was thinking Of adding electric drum brakes. Is that possible?
asked by: Chris B
Expert Reply:
Yes it is very possible to add electric brakes like the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-35-SA which are compatible with a 4 bolt brake flange.
These will work with the etrailer Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K which have the 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern which match most common boat trailer tires but do verify.
Adding the Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector part # HS381-9000 and enough of the Jacketed 2 Wire part # 12-2-1 to go from where you mount this box back to the brakes and you will be set.
Products Referenced in This Question
Jacketed 2 Wire (Brake Wire) - 12 Gauge - per Foot
- Wiring
- Wire
- Jacketed Wire
- 2 Wire
- 12 Gauge
- Deka
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Wiring Kit for Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators
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- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Hub/Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs
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- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- LH
- RH
- 5200 lbs
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- 6 on 5-1/2
- Hub and Rotor Assembly
- Kodiak
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