etrailer Trailer Brakes AKEBRK-7L-SA Review Video

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

The Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K uses a lithium complex, multipurpose grease. You only need to ensure the Grease #L11390 you use is also a lithium complex to prevent any damage which could be caused by using a different…

The correct set of replacement brake assemblies for your AxleTek 12 inch assemblies is the kit part #AKEBRK-7-SA that you referenced. This kit is a pair of left and right assemblies that are an exact match to what you have that are also self…

As you may have already found, 5200 lb, 6000 lb and 7000 lb axles can all use the same components including inner/outer bearings, hubs and brakes. Here are some other things they share in common: Dexter 5200 lb Regular Duty Axle - 0.180 inch tube…

First, a 5,200 pound axle is a de-rated 6,000 pound axle so they take many of the same parts. Some 7,000 pound axles also take the same size parts. The difference is the size or ability of the magnets. Sometimes you will see the same type of magnet…

To replace your Lippert Touch Audio VD300WR Stereo System I recommend the iRV RV Stereo - Double DIN - HDMI, AUX, Bluetooth, App Control - 50W - 3 Zone - 12V Item #IRV64FR. It is a little bit different in size so you'll need to install a dash…

An EZ lube spindle will be better because it allows you to insert grease from inside the spindle where the bearings are and push out the old grease whereas with a Bearing Buddy you basically just get to push grease through the front of the hub. I…

EZ Lube axles like the item #T3584F-EZ-8974 come from the factory with just a little bit of grease in the bearings. The first time you use the EZ Lube feature to fill the axle, it will take a lot of grease. You will probably use 3/4 to a full tube…

You can indeed test a trailer's electric drum brakes by directly applying +12V power from a fully-charged battery. You can apply this power to the hot and ground contacts on the trailer's plug (see photo please) or to an individual brake…

The difference between these two parts comes down to the size of the brake assembly and hubs that are on your axles. The #AKBRKR-M10 that has green wires are designed for 10" electric brake assemblies, where the #BP01-225 are designed for…

We carry several replacement trailer brake magnets that are all designed to fit specific models of brake assemblies. If yours don't seem to be close enough to the armature surface of the hub then it would seem that you do not have the correct…

It should be getting close to 12 volts if the power output is set to the maximum on the brake controller. Some brake controllers will not work properly if they are titled or turned to the side or if it has a leveler knob that is not level. Check…