Parts Needed To Add Electric Trailer Brakes On 1996 Coleman Popup W/ Spindle Measuring 1.05

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I want to install brakes on my 1996 Coleman popup. I removed a bearing but there is no number on it. The inside diameter of the bearings is 1.05" and the outside diameter is 1.79". What parts do I need to add electric brakes to my trailer?

asked by: Gary

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Expert Reply:

Since the I.D. of the bearings on your 1996 Coleman Popup Camper are measuring 1.05" you more than likely have spindles that use # L44649 which measure 1.063" as this is the only bearing close to this measurement.

I would first double check the I.D. of the bearing or the O.D. of the spindle to make sure the measurement is closer to 1.063".

If that is the case you will need hub and drum assembly # 8-257-5UC3 and electric trailer brake assemblies # AKEBRK-2 with mounting hardware # BRKH7.

Now your axle will need to have a brake mounting flange installed. You can see if one is already installed by checking right behind the idler hub as shown in the included picture.

If you do not have a brake mounting flange installed you will need to have an axle shop weld the # 4-34 on to the axle. The reason an axle shop needs to do the install is it needs to be perfectly square to the axle to keep the brakes from wearing unevenly.

Next you will need to change the 4-way connector on the trailer to a 7-way connector using # H20044 and junction box # 38656 to make all the connections. You will need to run # 10-1-1 from the junction box to each electric brake assembly using heat shrink butt connectors # DW05745-5 for a weather tight connection.

To finish of the trailer side of things you will also need a break away kit # 20400 which will engage the electric brakes should your trailer ever become disconnected from your tow vehicle.

Now that your trailer has electric trailer brakes, your tow vehicle will need to have a functioning 7-way connector and a trailer brake controller. If it does not just let me know the Year/Make/Model of your tow vehicle and I would be happy to go over everything you need to get these installed.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

You have compatible hub and brake assemblies selected. The brake assemblies, #23-48 right hand, and #23-47 left hand, will mount to a 4 bolt flange that has bolt holes 2-7/8 inches apart on center. You will need to make sure your existing bearings…

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 3

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 4

You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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Answer 5

The Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller uses a 4-wire hookup. The white wire is to be grounded to the battery negative terminal; the black power wire connects to the battery hot terminal through a circuit breaker; the red wire takes in the brake…

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Answer 6

You certainly can! Installing a brake controller is fairly easy if you are familiar with running wiring. To install a brake controller like the popular Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 you will need to run the wires on the pigtail to the following…

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Answer 7

We currently have not had a Ford F-150 with the power outlet in the bed to test fit a bed mounted 7-Way #C57008. I see no reason you will not be able to still install the 7-way as there is a large gap which can be seen in the installation video which…

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Answer 8

Since Valley went out of business there are no direct replacement parts that are available but a repair kit like the Curt #C25194 for 2" Curt Couplers may be compatible. What I recommend doing is replace your coupler completely as replacement…

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Answer 9

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 10

The 07100 bearing number you referenced is an older bearing that has the same dimensions as #L44643. If both the inner and outer bearings on your existing trailer are the 07100/ #L44643, and the hub has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern, the correct…

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Answer 11

The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-K is the correct replacement for an AL-KO 7230. In regards to the braking assemblies, I suggest getting a new pair, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA. This option will save you some…

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Answer 12

Yes, our Dexter leaf spring part #DX74XR is the same as the part number 072-079-00. This is a 7-leaf spring for an 8,000 lb trailer axle that is 24-7/8 inches.

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