Can Trailer Brakes be Added to 3,500 lb Trailer Axle that Doesn't Have Brake Flanges

Question:

I have single axle 3500 lb Carry-On trailer I want to add brakes but trailer doesn’t have the four hole mounting bracket for the brake assembly. Is there a way to put brakes on it without brackets and if not is there a way to put brackets on it? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

asked by: Eric

Helpful Expert Reply:

You can have brake flanges welded to your current 3,500 lb axle spindles with the part # 4-35 and you'd then be able have brakes assemblies bolted on.

For 3,500 lb axles you will use 10 inch assemblies. My recommendation is the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA for each axle. These won't every require adjustments so I recommend them highly. Then I recommend using the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K.

expert reply by: Jameson C