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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | I think in DaveT's situation, a change-over to electric brakes would be an ideal solution.
On today's trailers that are surge brakes, they will all most likely be disk brakes. So...the axle will most likely be a 3500 lb axle with the larger and smaller bearing diameters a touch different. (1-3/8" and 1-1/16" I believe).
With that stated, the change-over to electric is actually quite straight forward. It will require drum brakes which will bolt directly to the mounting flange on the axle itself, then the drum is packed and attached like normal bearings and hubs.
If one gets the self adjusting brakes, it is then a matter of running wires to the 7 pin connector at the tongue, connect all wiring to the correct brakes, and so long as the truck has an electric brake actuator, he'd be golden.
I'm guessing, he'd be close to $300 with the wiring...
https://www.amazon.com/Southwest-Wheel-Trailer-Adjusting-Electric/dp...
If only my axle was a 3500 rather than 4200, I'd have this done already as well..
For me to do it, I'd need a custom built hub as I have been unable to find a 4200 lb drum without going to a larger tire and 6-bolt pattern...
Steve |
