What Gauge Wiring Comes on the 12 Inch AKEBRK-7-SA Brakes?
Question:
What gauge is the wiring for this trailer brake?
asked by: Jim S
Expert Reply:
The wiring on the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 5.2K to 7K # AKEBRK-7-SA will be 10 to 12 gauge. I prefer the Deka 10 gauge # 10-1-1 (sold by foot) paired with the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connectors # DW05745-5 to complete the install.
As a side note, with both wires being black, either can be the power wire. It is always a good idea to ground each wire that is not used to its own specific source as well. The Ring Terminal - 3/8" Ring ID # DW05705-1 will make grounding the second wire nice and easy as well.
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Ring Terminal - 12-10 Gauge Wire - 3/8" Ring ID
- Wiring
- Wire Connectors
- Ring Terminals
- 3/8 Inch Diameter
- 12-10 Gauge
- Deka
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Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 12-10 Gauge - Nylon Insulation - Yellow - Qty 5
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- Wire Connectors
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- 12-10 Gauge
- Deka
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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
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