Could Going to Higher Rated Trailer Brake Setup on Axle Improve Braking Performance
Question:
My keystone 31bhdswe rv has 4400lb axles is it possible to upgrade the brakes and hub to 5200lb or greater auto adjusting brakes? If so what parts will I need replacing brakes, hubs, and bearings?
asked by: John S
Helpful Expert Reply:
I know it sounds tempting, but even if you could go with a higher rated brake setup on your axle the braking power would not be improved. The brakes would basically just end up harder to dial in as they would either feel like they are coming on too hard or too soft. The sweet spot would be really hard to find with your brake controller as the extra magnet sensitivity in the assemblies basically does not increase actual braking power.
If you need new brake assemblies best option is a set of self adjusting 4.4k Dexter assemblies with the part # K23-478-479.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 4.4K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 4400 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 4,400-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- L68149
- LM67048
- For 4400 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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