What do I Need to Add Electric Brakes to My 3500 Pound Lippert Axle?
Question:
I have a trailer Phanthom II 5X8 5A, whith Lippert axle, whitout brakes and I want to install electric brakes, the axle information is as follows: Variant#V000111485 Cust Part#-10-AXL 146 Cust PO# 00.41924 LC135-D1-74-58-NOSP-US-L545-7242 Serial #: 045-003245960 GAWR 3500 lbs Mfg. Date: 04/27/15 The question is, is possible to do that, whit this axle, or I need a new axle whit brakes? Thank You.
asked by: Juan
Expert Reply:
With the information you provided, I did some research on your Lippert axles. Even though I could not find the exact Lippert model you have, we can definitely narrow down compatible electric brakes for your 3500 pound axles. If you currently have hubs installed, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35. With these brakes, they come with adjuster plugs and e-coated backing plates to resist rust/corrosion.
Depending on the your current axles, you need a standard 4-hole brake flange. I went ahead and attached a product page that shows our current available brake flanges.
Once the brakes are installed, you also need a brakeaway kit like the Hopkins # 20400 for safety just in case the trailer gets disconnected. As far as trailer wiring, I recommend setting up your trailer with the 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 6' Long # H20044. To have a brake controller, the easiest setup is with the Curt Echo # C51180. In addition to the simple installation, the Echo gives you the ability to monitor your brakes with your smart phone.
If you need hubs to accommodate the brakes, it really depends on the bolt pattern of your wheels. For instance, if you have the common 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, I recommend the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles # 84546UC3 (for standard spindles) or the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K (if you have EZ lube spindles). Both of these hubs are compatible with the # AKEBRK-35.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
- Hopkins
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 6' Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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