Good job on the video, finally a real tuturial that shows in detail the exact wiring for e-brakes to the 7 way switch, break away switch and battery! Thanks
Thank you for sharing this feedback with us! We are happy to help! Check out the following link to see this kit on our website. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
the General Wisdom is to always have the wheel rotating as you inject grease - it reduces the tendency of grease to blow past the rear seal. Which may still occur despite your best efforts with this EZ Lube spindle design. This axle-hub combination really needs a stronger rear (inner) grease seal for EZ Lube applications.
If your 2K trailer axle has the 4 bolt brake mounting flanges welded just inboard of the spindles, the etrailer brand 7" electric brake assemblies will work great for you. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
what is the best way to set the torque on the bearings, I have a boat trailer 3000lb and have had issues of bearing failure, single axle with electric brakes and bearing lube cap.?
There isn't an exact torque specification to pre-load the bearings on a given hub. The spindle nut will need to be tightened by hand until finger tight and then turned another 1/4 of a turn with a wrench. Once this is done you can then turn the hub several rotations to seat the bearings and races. Rock the hub from top to bottom and side to side to see if there's any runout (wobble). If there is, gently snug the castle nut up until there's no more wobble. Then, back the castle nut off far enough to get the cotter pin in place. This video will outline the procedure for you. www.etrailer.com/tv-install-dexter-trailer-hub-assembly-84655uc1.aspx
Do these brakes have the power to achieve lockup? All the brake controller instructions direct you to set the gain to lockup the brakes, then back off. But I am unable to achieve lockup with this exact setup (t@g trailer and brake kit)
old question but I will try to answer anyway. I believe you need to adjust the new brakes as they may not be tight enough. also it takes time to for the brake shoe to seat into the brake drum and coat the drum with some brake material for optimum performance.
Assuming that your boat trailer uses a 7 x 1-1/4 inch brake drum that's compatible with electric brake assemblies (most are), the # AKEBRK-2 would work well for you. Here's a link to an article that will walk you through the other parts you'll be needing: www.etrailer.com/faq-Adding-Electric-Drum-Brakes.aspx
So I assume a one ton trailer axle is a standard size across the board. I have a 2020 Discovery 6x12 enclosed trailer with 2k axle. It doesn’t have brakes, but I sure M interested on installing them! I live in metro Detroit, and the daily commute could rival a stock-car race. I would really like to help my stopping distance
We have all of our 2,000 lb axles in the following link. Unfortunately we do not have ant 2k axles that have brakes on them. www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Axles-gw-2000_lbs.aspx
Thank you for the feedback! Check out the following link to see this electric brake kit on our website. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
If you do not have a junction box, you will just need to run the power wire from the trailer brakes to the brake line on the 7 pole. Typically this wire is blue. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
There isn't any reason to install an auxiliary battery when the trailer already has a 12v battery. 10 gage wire is gross over kill for that little trailer. Each magnet only draws 3 Amps. Improper use of crimping tool, supplemental sealer not added to butt connectors at wheel with two wires in the one end. Water can travel to the wire ends in between the wires. Marine grade butt connectors were damaged by improper use of crimpers. If exposed to salt water or winters in Northern states wiring job wouldn't last a year. Atleast Scottch Lock connectors weren't used. 45 year retired ASE certified master tech Auto/ HD Truck. Trained in GM specializing electrical repairs.
Good job on the video, finally a real tuturial that shows in detail the exact wiring for e-brakes to the 7 way switch, break away switch and battery! Thanks
Thank you for sharing this feedback with us! We are happy to help! Check out the following link to see this kit on our website.
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
This video is nicely done and covers so much in one spot. Excellent!
Glad it helped!
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
the General Wisdom is to always have the wheel rotating as you inject grease - it reduces the tendency of grease to blow past the rear seal. Which may still occur despite your best efforts with this EZ Lube spindle design. This axle-hub combination really needs a stronger rear (inner) grease seal for EZ Lube applications.
Great video very helpful!!
Awesome, we're happy it helped you! What are you planning on towing?
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
Can you add these to a non braking trailer?
If your 2K trailer axle has the 4 bolt brake mounting flanges welded just inboard of the spindles, the etrailer brand 7" electric brake assemblies will work great for you.
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
what is the best way to set the torque on the bearings, I have a boat trailer 3000lb and have had issues of bearing failure, single axle with electric brakes and bearing lube cap.?
There isn't an exact torque specification to pre-load the bearings on a given hub. The spindle nut will need to be tightened by hand until finger tight and then turned another 1/4 of a turn with a wrench. Once this is done you can then turn the hub several rotations to seat the bearings and races. Rock the hub from top to bottom and side to side to see if there's any runout (wobble). If there is, gently snug the castle nut up until there's no more wobble. Then, back the castle nut off far enough to get the cotter pin in place. This video will outline the procedure for you.
www.etrailer.com/tv-install-dexter-trailer-hub-assembly-84655uc1.aspx
Do these brakes have the power to achieve lockup? All the brake controller instructions direct you to set the gain to lockup the brakes, then back off. But I am unable to achieve lockup with this exact setup (t@g trailer and brake kit)
old question but I will try to answer anyway. I believe you need to adjust the new brakes as they may not be tight enough. also it takes time to for the brake shoe to seat into the brake drum and coat the drum with some brake material for optimum performance.
If I have hydraulic brakes on my boat trailer could this be used to convert?
Assuming that your boat trailer uses a 7 x 1-1/4 inch brake drum that's compatible with electric brake assemblies (most are), the # AKEBRK-2 would work well for you. Here's a link to an article that will walk you through the other parts you'll be needing:
www.etrailer.com/faq-Adding-Electric-Drum-Brakes.aspx
Very informative thank you
We are happy to help! Check out the following link to see this kit on our website.
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
So I assume a one ton trailer axle is a standard size across the board.
I have a 2020 Discovery 6x12 enclosed trailer with 2k axle. It doesn’t have brakes, but I sure M interested on installing them! I live in metro Detroit, and the daily commute could rival a stock-car race. I would really like to help my stopping distance
We have all of our 2,000 lb axles in the following link. Unfortunately we do not have ant 2k axles that have brakes on them.
www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Axles-gw-2000_lbs.aspx
Excellent info. Thx.
Thank you for the feedback! Check out the following link to see this electric brake kit on our website.
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
What if I don't have a junction box?
If you do not have a junction box, you will just need to run the power wire from the trailer brakes to the brake line on the 7 pole. Typically this wire is blue.
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/etrailer/AKEBRK-2.html
There isn't any reason to install an auxiliary battery when the trailer already has a 12v battery. 10 gage wire is gross over kill for that little trailer. Each magnet only draws 3 Amps. Improper use of crimping tool, supplemental sealer not added to butt connectors at wheel with two wires in the one end. Water can travel to the wire ends in between the wires. Marine grade butt connectors were damaged by improper use of crimpers. If exposed to salt water or winters in Northern states wiring job wouldn't last a year. Atleast Scottch Lock connectors weren't used.
45 year retired ASE certified master tech Auto/ HD Truck. Trained in GM specializing electrical repairs.