What is Difference Between 3,000 and 3,500 lb Trailer Brake Assembly
Question:
What’s the difference between a 3000lb brake kit and a 3500lb brake kit? I am looking to add electric brakes to my enclosed trailer which has a 3000lb axle. I ordered the 3500lb brake kit because they are self adjusting. Is the bolt pattern the same for the mounting bracket? Is there any reason I can’t use the 3500lb kit on my 3000lb axle?
asked by: Michael T
Expert Reply:
The big difference between 3,000 lb axle trailer brake assemblies and 3,500 lb trailer axle brake assemblies is the width of the brake pad. The 3,500 lb kits like the # 23-468-469 are 2-1/4 inches wide and the # K23-472-473-00 which fits the 3,000 lb axle kits has a width of 1-1/2 inches. This is why they are not interchangeable.
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 1-1/2 Inch Drum
- 3000 lbs Axle
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Justin
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Can 3,000lb axle breaks be upgraded to the 2.25” as long as the drum is changed as well? Or are there certain specs that would not allow for the new drum to fit the 3,000lb axle?