Speaker 1: Toady I'm gonna be taking a look at the different types of trailer brakes that are available, we're gonna kind of break down each one and go over it so you can decide which one's gonna be right for your application. Now the three main categories we're gonna be looking at today are gonna be electric drum style brakes, hydraulic drum style brakes, and hydraulic disc brakes. Now… see more >
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For your 1st question, yes the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes #23-464-465 are going to fit the 5 bolt mounting flange on your 7,000lb axle for your 2020 Grand Design Solitude 380FL. For your 2nd question, yes the Trailer Hub and Drum…
view full answer...I do have some replacement trailer axle options for you but in order to determine the correct replacement you'll need to measure the length which is done from the face of each hub. This when combined with the capacity can then be used to…
view full answer...Yes, you can use your DA70 actuator for drum brakes with disc brakes, you just need to switch the master cylinder to the Replacement Master Cylinder for Demco Actuators - Disc Brakes #5672.
view full answer...Most if not all trailer wiring harnesses/connectors use larger wires for the 12 volt and ground circuits compared to the other circuits (lights). The sockets themselves don't have an amperage rating so you will go by the draw of the things…
view full answer...We offer 15" diameter wheels in five different bolt patterns; 4 on 9.44" (uncommon), 5 on 4-1/2" (common), 5 on 4-3/4" (uncommon), 5 on 5" (semi-common), and 6 on 5-1/2" (common). In order to determine which bolt pattern…
view full answer...Thank you so much for your kind words. We strive to give everyone the information they need so they can make the best choices for their vehicles. A factory 7-way (or any 7-way for that matter) does not send braking signals to a trailer's brakes.…
view full answer...Yes, the Replacement Brake Shoe Lining for Demco/Dico 10" Free-Backing Hydraulic Brakes #BP04-126 is the correct replacement brake shoes for your Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit #40716-15.
view full answer...I can help you correctly run hydraulic lines on your trailer. Adding disc brakes is a great idea, but the reason you are having such difficulty finding a schematic is because hydraulic brakes are rarely installed on 5th wheel trailers and they are…
view full answer...The only difference between the Dexter 7K hubs and hub and drum assemblies that have either 1/2 inch studs or 9/16 inch studs are the studs themselves. Otherwise they are exactly the same. You can use calipers such as #PTW80157 to measure the…
view full answer...If you replace the current brakes on your trailer with the same uni-servo drum brakes and no lockout actuator (like #T2351000), the brakes will deliver 20 percent braking when traveling in reverse. However, the more pressure you apply going backwards…
view full answer...Knowing the inside diameter of the drum is the key piece of information we need; the brand of the assembly will not be a factor in determining what you will need to replace your hydraulic brakes. You mentioned your trailer's GVW, but it is the…
view full answer...Good questions. The difference between free backing brakes like the #AKFBBRK-35-D and regular hydraulic drum brakes like #DMSB18794M-93M (referred to as duo or duel servo) is that the wheel brake cylinder has pistons on both sides of the regular/duo…
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