Recommended Replacement Electric Trailer Brakes for 7,000 lb Axles
Question:
Recommended Replacement Brakes for 7k Dexter P-11, Model D72, SLR 14.2. What replacement brakes would be good for the above axles on a 98 Newmar Mountain Aire fifth wheel RV? Thanks for your help!
asked by: Chuck S
Expert Reply:
For electric trailer brakes on a 7,000 lb axle, I recommend going with a self-adjusting kit because they are going to be simpler to maintain; you won't have to manually adjust them as they will always be aligned properly. The kit I recommend is the following:
- Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies # AKEBRK-7-SA
I really like these brakes because they are easily the best value for electric brakes, combining quality and effectiveness at a better price point than other options. The only other thing you will need with these brakes is the mounting hardware, which is the Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies # BRKH12.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
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 >
Continue Researching
- Article: Most Popular Wheel Bearings
- Q&A: Replacement Drum Brake Actuator for a 1995 4 Winns Model 3916 Trailer
- Q&A: Recommended Replacement for Atwood Surge Brake Actuator 85778
- Q&A: Angle of Different Stabilizer Positions for Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks
- Article: Parts Needed to Add Electric Drum Brakes to a Trailer
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Replacement Trailer Brake Assemblies that Have 4 Bolt Pattern and 12 inch Diameter
- Article: 2023 Best Gifts for Haulers & Towers
- Q&A: Torque Spec for Tightening Trailer Brake Assemblies to Trailer Spindle
- Article: Trailer Drum Brakes vs. Disc Brakes: Making the Decision
- Article: 5 Tell-Tale Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Trailer’s Leaf Springs
- Q&A: Recommended E-Z Lube Hub and Rotor Assembly for 6K Axles
- Article: How to Tell the Weight Rating of a Trailer Axle
- Q&A: What Gauge Wire Should be Used to Wire Trailer Brakes