Recommended Torque Value For Installing Brake Assembly to 3500# Axle

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Can you provide the backing plate bolts torque values for 3500# axles

asked by: Jim C

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My contact at Dexter Axle tells me that when installing a brake assembly to the backing plate of a 3500 lb axle, the bolts should be tightened in a criss-cross pattern to between 45-70 foot lbs.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn…

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Answer 2

The trailer will have a plate or sticker on it that will list 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 will list the weight capacity. You can…

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Answer 3

According to Dexter, the nut should be torqued to between 45-70 foot lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench close at hand, Tighten the bolts until the lock washer flattens, which will put you really close to the correct torque. We offer 4…

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Answer 4

I reached out to my contact at Kodiak regarding the Disc Brake Kit #K2R1058D11E and he said the rotor/spacer bolts need to be torqued down to 90 foot pounds and the caliper clip bolts will be torqued down to 45 foot pounds. I have attached a video…

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Answer 5

What you'll want to do is refer to your instructions for the proper torque specs. For example, the instructions for the 5.2K - 6K Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR526D call for the brake mounting flange to be welded to the spindle and then the caliper…

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Answer 6

The difference between the two hubs part #84546UC3 and #84546UC3-EZ is the grease cap that comes with them. The part #84546UC3-EZ includes an EZ lube style of grease cap that has a rubber plug that can be removed for easy access to the zerk fitting.…

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Answer 7

Purchase of the Dexter 10 inch hub/drum #84546UC3-EZ includes: • L44649/L68149 Wheel Bearings • L68111/L44610 Races • 10-19 Grease Seal • Grease Cap with Removable Plug for EZ-Lube Spindles • Spindle Nut and Retaining Washer • Lug Nuts

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Answer 8

According to Dexter Axle, the attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

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Answer 9

The controller is only putting out voltage when the manual switch is applied on the brake controller, but not when the vehicle brakes are applied, is that correct? The most likely problem is that the controller is not getting the input that the…

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Answer 10

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 11

Ideally you would replace both sides of the brake assemblies on an axle at a time, but you can just replace the one with a Nev-R-Adjust if you really could only do the one. For a 10 inch self-adjusting brake assembly for the right hand side of a…

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Answer 12

Yes, there is a measurement you can take to determine what size brakes you need and if they will fit your existing drums. You will want to measure the diameter of your drums. I have included a diagram detailing the dimensions you will need to find.…

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