etrailer Trailer Brakes AKBRKR-M12 Review Video

You can verify that the 10-19 grease seal included in Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct one for your spindles by taking two measurements. First you want to measure the rear hub bore where the seal is inserted. The seal's outer diameter needs to…

An often seen cause for the trailer brake controller to display a disconnect error message is a damaged or corroded connector on the trailer. This may have occurred during it's time at the shop or just didn't show up as a issue until after…

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…

Bearing Buddy pumps grease into the center of the hub all the way back to the grease seal. A double lip seal should be used to prevent grease from blowing out the seal when added. When the hub and seals and bearings are first assembled, they should…

According to the installation instructions from Dexter Axle the torque specs for the wet bolts on their Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kits, like part #K71-653-00, is 30 - 50 ft-lbs. I have attached a clip from their instructions for you to check out.

The "Trailer Disconnected" error message on the dash with a factory brake controller is usually related to an issue with the blue brake output wire that runs from the brake controller to the 7-Way connector. The fact that the issue remains…

The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

You don't use lube plates with pivoting pin boxes like the MorRyde Orbital that you have. Since the hitch and the pin box move together and do not rub against each other when the vehicle makes a turn the hitch won't get the same type of wear…

If your current brake assemblies have a 4-bolt mounting pattern then you likely need the Nev-R-Adjust Brake Kit #23-468-469 (10") for 3,500 lb axles. Since the Brake Kit #23-464-465 (12") that you referenced has a 5-bolt mounting pattern it…

Yes, we had a customer who was able to replace his Dexter 8-155 hubs with the #8-201-5UC3-EZ that you referenced so they should work well for you. You can verify that this hub will work for you by pulling your current hub and making sure they have…

We had a customer who was able to replace his Dexter 8-155 hubs with the #8-201-5UC3-EZ that you referenced so they should work well for you. You can verify that this hub will work for you by pulling your current hub and making sure they have inner…

The magnet should only make contact with the inside of the brake drum when power is applied to the magnet. If it is making contact with the drum all the time, you may have residual power running on the brake wire that is just enough to cause the…