add-on brake
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add-on brake
Bear with me if this is a silly question, i have a 14' utility trailer with a single 3500# axle and no brake. My question is can i add an electric brake (already have a controller installed in the truck) to the existing axle? if so can anyone recommend a source?
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Take a look at the axle flange. If it has a pad with four bolt holes, it is as simple as adding the backing plate assembly and a new hub/drum assembly and wiring it up.. If not, it will be more work.
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Like fellro86 said, some axles have the ability to be modified, but you may find it cheaper to swap out the axle assy. to one with brakes. I bet there are several salvage yards with usable axle assy. just waiting to go on your trailer..
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sorry my mistake, it is a 4 bolt flange by the leaf spring-know any trailer supply stores that might sell a kit of some sort. I'm currently overseas and hoping to have the parts waiting when i get home in a few weeks
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