Can Electric Brakes be Added to Trailer That Does Not Have Brakes Already
Question:
Can a trailer fitted with a breakaway brake system be fitted with electric brakes?
asked by: Carl E
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Expert Reply:
Yes you can absolutely add electric brakes to your trailer. You're going to first need to switch to a hub and drum assembly like the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-K which will work with 3,500 lb axles with # 84 spindles. You are going to also need to make sure you have a brake mounting flange or else you'd need to get new axles.
If you let me know what size axles you have, and what sort of vehicle you're using to pull your trailer I'd love to get you outfitted with everything else.
expert reply by:
Bryce D
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- 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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