How to Determine Hub and Drum Assembly & Brakes With 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern for 10,000 lb Trailer
Question:
Can you help I would like to replace the brakes and drums complete with bears and seal, on my trailer. Wells cargo 2014 model CW1624-102 10,000 lb gross weight. tandem axles by dexter. Electric brakes 6 bolts 5.5 inch center wheels are 15 inch I believe. Thank you
asked by: Mike S
Expert Reply:
Thanks for that info, and based on that I can narrow down the options for you considerably, but you will need to do a bit of measuring in order to make sure you get the right hub and drum assembly. Based on having Dexter axles and a 10,000 lb GVWR trailer it is likely you have 5,200 lb axles but also possible you have 6,000 lb axles.
This means you will need to know what bearings your current hub has. You will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able to see the part number stamped directly on them.
If you are unable to find them, you need to use digital caliper and measure your spindle to the thousandths of an inch where the bearings and grease seal ride. You can use the photo I've attached to see exactly where you need to measure.
Once you know for sure, here are the likely correct hub and drums, based on the bearings and measurements.
- Inner bearing: 25580 (1.75" inner diameter), outer bearing: 15123 (1.25" inner diameter), & 2.225" grease seal: Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5.2K and 6K E-Z Lube Axles - Pre-Greased # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K or Standard Axle # AKHD-655-6-K
- Inner bearing: 25580 (1.75" inner diameter), outer bearing: LM67048 (1.25" inner diameter), & 2.125" grease seal: Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200 lb E-Z Lube Axles # 8-201-5UC3-EZ or Standard Axles # 8-201-5UC3
Each one of the aforementioned hubs has a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern, and comes with the bearings, races, and seals so you won't need those separately. But if you go with one of the Dexter Hub and Drum assemblies (the second options), which are not pre-greased you will also need the Prime Guard Wheel Bearing Hi-Temp Red Grease # L11380 and Bearing Packer # ALL647646.
Then for electric brakes, so long as your axle has a standard 5-bolt mounting flange, the correct fit is the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-6 which are manual adjust brakes or the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting # # AKEBRK-7-SA. The brakes will also require Mounting Bolts # BRKH12.
I have added links below to video reviews and installs for you to take a look at, and if you find you have other bearings and need a different hub just let me know.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb Axles - 12" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- 25580
- LM67048
- For 5200 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
- Dexter
more information >
etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual 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
more information >
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
more information >
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
more information >
Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- 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
more information >
Powerbuilt Deluxe Bearing Packer
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Greasing Tools
- Bearing Packer
- Powerbuilt
more information >
Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Hardware
- 12 Inch
- Bolts
- Redline
more information >
LubriMatic Prime Guard High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease - Red - 16-oz Can
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Grease
- Brake and Bearing Grease
- Lithium Complex-Based
- Standard Bearing Grease
- Polyurea - Conventional
- 16 oz
- LubriMatic
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- LM67048
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
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