Recommended Self-Adjusting Brakes for 3,500 Lb Trailer Axle

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I have a double axle travel trailer with Dexter Axle P-20 Model SLR. They are 3,500 lbs capacity and have a SN D 3329485. I am looking for self-adjusting replacement hubs for this trailer. Can you provide a replacement part number for me?

asked by: Darrell F

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The Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-35-SA is designed for 3,500 lb axles and has a self-adjusting feature so there will be no need to continually adjust the assemblies for wear after the initial adjustment. Fortunately, axle capacity is the main consideration for brake assembly fitment.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-35-SA comes with both the right and left brake assemblies but also new nuts and washers. If you get the brakes individually the nuts and washers are sold separately. If you do not need the nuts and washers then…

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Answer 2

I wouldn't say the studs of the brake assembly #AKEBRK-35-SA are easily removable but it would be possible since they are pressed in. It would be like removing any standard wheel stud from a hub. I attached a picture that shows the bolt pattern…

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Answer 3

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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Hey Roy, The only U-bolt kit we currently only offer for 1-1/2" square axles is part #CE23102, which only has a 3-3/8" length so it likely wouldn't be the best option for you. Instead you'll want to order the 1-1/2" Square…

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Hello Steven. The mounting studs that come with the #AKEBRK-35L-SA technically are removable. You would probably have to knock them out with a hammer or a rubber mallet if you want to remove them. These will bolt up to a standard 4 bolt brake flange,…

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If you are only putting brakes like the #TRU36FR on one axle, we recommend doing the front axle for a few reasons. First, the front axle technically will bear more weight than the rear. Most trailers it would be about 60% on the front axle and 40% of…

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Answer 7

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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Recommended Self-Adjusting Brakes for 3,500 Lb Trailer Axle

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