Hydraulic Trailer Drum Brakes For 7 Inch Drums and 10 Inch Wheels on Tandem Axle Trailer

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I need a complete 7” drum brake kit for 10” wheels is this something you guys carry?

asked by: Joseph C

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Expert Reply:

We do have an option for hydraulic drum brakes that fit a 7 inch drum and are compatible with 10 inch wheels, which are the following:

- Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit # 23-398-399

This is the entire kit that includes both the left and right hand brakes, as well as the mounting hardware needed for the installation. For a tandem axle trailer you will need a pair of these kits.

If you also need brake lines we have that as well depending on the length you need:

- 18 Feet: Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle # 18TA-BLKIT
- 20 Feet: Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle # 20TA-BLKIT
- 25 Feet: HydraStar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle # HS496-252

Then if you are also in need of a hydraulic actuator, a really nice, easy to use option that is compatible with drum brakes is from Demco, the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Using a Brake Line Kit #DM5403 that uses all steel lines with the only exception being the rubber lines down to the axle so the suspension can travel will give you the most consistent braking for your trailer. The steel lines will not expand like the…

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Answer 2

Yes, the brake line kit part #18TA-BLKIT that you referenced would work great with the Hydrastar #HBA16 and Kodiak disc brake kit part #K2HR712E.

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Answer 3

The Kodiak #20TA-BLKIT 20 foot brake line kit will work if the distance from the rear of the coupler to the front trailer axle is roughly 18 to 19 feet, as you'll need some slack for the swing-away coupler to move freely. having a little extra…

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Answer 4

I believe what you mentioned is a standard way of running trailer brake lines on a tandem trailer. I attached a diagram for the brake line kit part #18TA-BLKIT and how it normally connects to a trailer. The main feed line runs to the first axle where…

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Answer 5

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.

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Answer 6

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 7

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 8

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 9

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 10

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 11

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…

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Answer 12

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…

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