Self Adjusting Brake Assemblies for 3.5K Axles on 2008 Forest River Wildwood LE travel Trailer
Question:
Good morning, I own a 2008 Forest River Wildwood LE travel Trailer. the axle weight is 3,500 Lbs. I need new electric breaks, would you be able to guide me to the self adjustable breaks that would fit my TT? Thank you in advance
asked by: Jesus D
Expert Reply:
A 3500 lb axle would use a 10 inch brake assembly. For 10 inch self adjusting brake assemblies, I'd recommend part # AKEBRK-35-SA which includes right and left brake assemblies. The mounting hardware is sold separately as part # BRKH10B.
You'll also want to examine the armature surface of your brake drums, which is the surface the magnets ride against. If that surface is grooved or pitted, you'll want to replace the hub/drums as well, as the new magnets wouldn't get a good grab on the brake drum when the magnet is activated by applying the brakes.
A 3500 lb axle would usually have a hub with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern (see the linked help article that shows how to confirm the wheel bolt pattern) and uses a L44649 outer/L68149 inner bearing. If this is the case, use # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K which is compatible with EZ lube or standard spindles. The hub drums include bearings, races, a grease seal, a dust cap and lug nuts. It's even pre-greased.
The # AKHD-555-35-K hub/drum you'd looked at has the less common 5 on 5-1/2 wheel bolt pattern. If that's what you're needing, use # AKHD-555-35-EZ-K which is compatible with either spindle.
I've linked to product videos for the brake assemblies and the hub/drums I recommended above.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Hardware
- 10 Inch
- Redline
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
more information >
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