This Old Trailer: Electric Trailer Brake Installation Part 1 Video

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…

To determine whether you need a 10 or a 12 inch brake shoe, you would measure the inside diameter of your brake drum. Depending on the brake assembly, in many instances the cost of a new assembly is the same or just a few dollars more than the…

A 205/75-15 size tire can actually fit on a wheel from 5 to 6-1/2 inches wide. With that being said, it's generally better to go with the thinnest wheel your tire fits on because that puts the weight on the wheel in the most vertical position…

We currently only have the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #C31089 it will work on diesel or non-diesel variations of the 2022 Ram 2500. It provides attachment points for hitch-mounted winches, spare tire…

For your 2019 Ram 2500, you'll want to go with the Curt #C31089 front mounted receiver hitch. The hitch would use existing frame holes, so no drilling is required but depending on your truck's trim level, you might need to trim a…

Most brakes also require a (break-in) period. Dexter says to get up to about 20-30 mph and use the manual override several times. They may also feel weak breaking because it is recommended to let the brakes (seat) into the hub for the first 200…

Turning the wheel so that the teeth on the wheel move upward will expand the brake shoes against the inside of the brake drums. Moving the teeth downward will contract the brake shoes. You can see the adjustment procedure by clicking on the video…

The right and left orientation is determined if you are standing behind the trailer looking towards the tow vehicle. The left side is the drivers side and the right side is the passengers side. Tthe shorter brake pad will always be in the front of…

The brake controller port on your 2005 GMC Yukon Denali will be located in the black junction box, which is under the dashboard and to the left of your steering column, right above the carpet. The plug in point will be the second port from the left,…

Yes, the Dexstar Vintage Steel Wheel #AM20395 should work well for you. This is a 15 inch rim with a 4 on 9.44 inch bolt pattern like what you have.

If the surface on the inside of the drum where the shoe pads make contact isn't smooth then a brake shop may be able to turn the drums. If that surface or the surface where the magnet makes contact (called the armature surface) is discolored then…

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…