Do AxleTek Self Adjusting Brakes Adjust While Braking in Either Direction

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Does the Axle Technology self adjusting brakes adjust with forward motion braking or reverse motion braking.

asked by: Joseph H

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The etrailer Self-Adjusting Brake Assemblies like the # AKEBRK-7-SA, which are manufactured by AxleTek, have an adjustment wheel with small teeth that has a lever that's applied each time the brakes are pressed; this allows for adjustments to be made with braking during forward or reverse trailer motion.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

You'd want the Advent Air Replacement for Dometic setups part #ACDOM135 which was designed specifically for replacing a Dometic unit. This will bolt right up in place of what you have now and allow you to continue using the current wiring and…

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Answer 2

Typically 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 inch diameter axles have 1,000-1,200 lb capacities. Since your axles are smaller than that I can only assume slightly less than 1,000 lbs. On some trailers there will be a plate or sticker that will list the trailer…

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Answer 3

None of our beam trailer axles have the 53-inch hub face and 41-inch spring center dimensions of the original axle on your older Coleman pop-up camper trailer. The closest axle kits we have are parts #CE33201GA and #CE33201GA-HUB, both rated for…

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The highest ply rating tire we have for a 13 inch wheel is 8 and is the Loadstar Tire ST185/80D13 part #AM1ST79 which has a weight capacity of 1,710 lbs at 65 psi. More important than ply rating is making sure the tire has enough weight capacity for…

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Answer 5

If the total weight of your pop up camper is 3,300 lbs then you would need a wheel/tire combo that at least has the capacity of 1,650 lbs. The closest tire we have to that capacity in your size is the part #AM10210 which has a 1,610 lbs at 65 psi…

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Answer 6

Bearing Buddy pumps grease into the center of the hub all the way back to the grease seal. A double lip seal should be used to prevent grease from blowing out the seal when added. When the hub and seals and bearings are first assembled, they should…

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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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Answer 8

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 10

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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Answer 11

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 12

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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