Is There a Difference Between the Trailer Brake Kit AKEBRK-7-SA & Getting Each Side Separately

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What is the difference between part #AKEBRK-7-SA and one each of part #AKEBRK-7L-SA and AKEBRK-7R-SA?

asked by: Ron H

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There is no difference between the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA (both sides) or getting one of the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # AKEBRK-7L-SA (left side) and the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # AKEBRK-7R-SA (right side).

The Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA is just both of the right and left side brakes added together in one kit, instead of finding one of each.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

There is no specific torque rating for the castle nut that holds your hub in place. We recommend tightening the castle nut down until it stops, and then backing it off to the next notch wheel the tang washer will fit into the castle nut. Over…

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The Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-7-SA (part #AKEBRK-7R-SA + part #AKEBRK-7L-SA) will work with pretty much any electric brake controller on the market so there should not be any concern in regards to that aspect. You may however want to do…

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Answer 3

You're correct. The repalcement for your existing B12EA-22 brake would be #AKEBRK-7R-SA for the right side and #AKEBRK-7L-SA for the left.

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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 5

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 8

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 9

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 10

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 11

On Dexter 12" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly #23-458 the shoe pad thickness is 3/16 of an inch. Dexter says that you should replace the shoes if the material gets down to 1/16 of an inch thick or less.

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Answer 12

I'd be happy to help you out, John! To replace the brakes on your 5th wheel trailer you need the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes #AKEBRK-7-SA which come with a self-adjusting feature so once you initially set them up you won't have to adjust…

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