Why Are There Holes in the DeeMaxx 10" Hub-and-Rotor Assembly

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What's with the holes in this?

asked by: Teri

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The holes in the DeeMaxx 10" Hub-and-Rotor Assembly # DE49VR are designed to avoid water pooling into that part of the assembly. I wouldn't say that pooling what is a massive issue, but just the fact that DeeMaxx built this in and is making a subtle change to help maximize the life of their kit goes to show the thought and care that went into the design of their products.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Holes in Side of DeeMaxx 10" Hub-and-Rotor Assembly
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Answer 1

Yes, the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE66YR will allow you to use 14" trailer wheels.

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Answer 2

Both races you mentioned are related to the same bearing, #L68149. The difference in the races is the outer diameter. The outer diameter is important for the hub that the race fits so because the hub bore in the rotors is different than the hubs…

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Answer 3

Trailer brake actuators like the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout #DX56FR you're looking at are rated more for the brake type and not necessarily a specific amount of axles since it has to do with the amount of pressure the…

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Answer 4

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 5

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 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

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 8

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 9

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 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

I currently have three diffrent self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes which are attached for you below. eTrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA (3,500 Axles) Dexter…

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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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