Can Trailer Brake Assemblies Install on Either Side of Trailer Axle
Question:
What’s the the difference between left hand and right hand electric brake assembly’s when converting mobile home axles to standard hub assembly s?
asked by: Mark
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Expert Reply:
Trailer brake assemblies are not ambidextrous as the brake actuating arm only really works if pulled in one direction. If you installed the wrong side axle's assemblies on a trailer the brakes would barely work if at all since the magnet would pull the arm in the wrong direction.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 15123
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.250 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 15123
- Race 15245
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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