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Location: Fort Myers, Fl | How do I determine the brake assy for my 4Star trailer? Does the VIN # have anything to do with it? I was just quoted a price locally from a tire place that I felt was a bit over the top! Thought I would check out the Internet prices. Thanks. |
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Location: Rocky Mount N.C. | What make and size axles do you have? Dexter, Alko, 6000#, 7000#, 8000#? Remember, when ordering backing plate assemblies, there is a "right" side and a "left" side.... Here are some prices for parts for comparison.... http://www.dexteraxle.com/parts_store_ http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Brakes.aspx http://www.easternmarine.com/Electric-Trailer-Brake-Assemblies/ http://www.anythingtruck.com/commercial/electric-brake-assemblies.mv http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-wheel-covers/electric-trailer-brake.htm |
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Location: Fort Myers, Fl | OK so a friend's husband said to look on the axle which should have a metal plate with size and manufacturer...didn't see it. Perhaps behind the hub? |
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Location: Vermont | Originally written by birdsong10us on 2011-12-03 4:15 PM
OK so a friend's husband said to look on the axle which should have a metal plate with size and manufacturer...didn't see it. Perhaps behind the hub?
Model Number, Part Number and Serial Number Model, part and serial numbers are located on a plate in the middle area of the axle.
* Axles built before 4/1/93 have the serial number stamped into the beam near the I.D. plate.
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Location: Fort Myers, Fl | Great to know...Now to attempt getting under the thing without having claustrophobia!! I have 15" wheels. I'm not a crawl under type person...:o) |
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Location: Lockport, Illinois | Do you have a BP or gooseneck, and how many horses? With 15" tires I would think you would use the 10" brakes. That is what I use on my trailer with two 3500lb axles. |
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Location: Fort Myers, Fl | OK its a 4 Star gooseneck with Dexter axles. P-15 5200 lbs. 00 7990 466 Guess those last numbers must be a serial number or something? |
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Location: Lockport, Illinois | 5,200 lb. axles use this brake assemblyhttp://www.easternmarine.com/12-x-2-electric-brake-assembly-left-hand-52k-k23-105-00Remember there is a left and right side. |
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Which brake assy?
