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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs

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Self-adjusting passenger's-side electric trailer brake measures 10" x 2-1/4". Brake pads are made of durable friction material for improved braking and longevity. E-coated backing plate resists rust. Fits 13" to 15" wheels. 1-800-940-8924 to order etrailer accessories and parts part number AKEBRK-35R-SA or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all etrailer products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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etrailer Accessories and Parts - AKEBRK-35R-SA

  • Trailer Brakes
  • Electric Drum Brakes
  • Brake Assembly
  • etrailer
  • 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
  • Self Adjust
  • RH
  • 3500 lbs

Self-adjusting passenger's-side electric trailer brake measures 10" x 2-1/4". Brake pads are made of durable friction material for improved braking and longevity. E-coated backing plate resists rust. Fits 13" to 15" wheels.


Features:

  • Electric brakes are easier to install and offer more user control than hydraulic brakes
    • Requires only an electric brake controller (sold separately) - no actuator or hydraulic lines necessary
  • Automotive-grade friction material is molded to brake shoes
    • Pads are fully bonded - not riveted - to shoes for long life and more braking torque
    • Less chance of cracking and crumbling that can lead to mechanical lockup, thanks to tapered edge and circular grinding
  • Self-adjusting brake does not require periodic manual adjustment like standard brakes
    • Fine-tooth brake adjustment gear allows for a more precise setting
  • E-coated backing plate resists wear and corrosion
  • Adjuster plugs (included) cover access holes to keep dirt and grime out of the assembly and off of the shoes
  • Brake mounting bolts are included
    • Nuts and lock washers (BRKH10BS) sold separately
  • QAI and CSA certified


Specs:

  • Application: most standard hub-and-drum assemblies, including Dexter, Lippert (LCI), and AL-KO
  • Configuration: right hand (passenger's side)
  • Dimensions: 10" diameter x 2-1/4" wide
  • Mounting flange bolt pattern: 4 bolt
  • Wheel size: 13", 14", and 15"
  • Axle rating: 3,500 lbs
  • Limited 1-year warranty


Self-Adjusting Brake Doesn't Require Routine Adjustment

Standard electric brake assemblies require manual adjustment of the brake shoes over time to provide longer-lasting and more efficient braking performance. With self-adjusting brakes, the brake shoes are always properly aligned, so there's no need to manually adjust the brakes after the initial adjustment. As a result, you get optimum performance without having to take the time to continually perform this type of maintenance.


Thoroughly Tested for Safety

This brake assembly meets the requirements for certification by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The CSA creates standards, which when complied with ensure a safe and quality product. This brake assembly underwent extensive testing to measure stopping distances when braking. This brake has also been tested by QAI for braking performance in a complete automotive setup and under real-world conditions to provide the most realistic scenario for the everyday driver.


Automotive-Grade Friction Material

Each shoe on this brake assembly is lined with automotive-grade friction material for improved stopping performance and longevity. The friction material is fully bonded onto the surface of the brake shoe. This lining is custom-molded for a perfect fit. The edges are tapered to ensure long-lasting performance. This taper, along with the circular grinding that the lining undergoes, helps to prevent cracking and crumbling. This durability helps to prevent mechanical lockup, which can occur when brake shoes are excessively worn or broken.


The friction material is also SAE-N certified, which means that it is an environmentally safe product that complies with California and Washington regulations regarding the composition of brake pads. As a result, this material not only provides high-performance braking that can endure the test of time, but it is also environmentally friendly and safe for use throughout the United States and Canada.



12-796 AxleTek 10" x 2 1/4" RH Self-Adjusting Electric Brake Assembly - Passengers Side - 3.5K Axles

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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs - AKEBRK-35R-SA

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (2145 Customer Reviews)

Self-adjusting passenger's-side electric trailer brake measures 10" x 2-1/4". Brake pads are made of durable friction material for improved braking and longevity. E-coated backing plate resists rust. Fits 13" to 15" wheels.

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Perfect replacement for a worn brake assembly. Fast shipping as well.



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Bought a Hayes 3500 lbs axle that sat in the dirt for years and the pads nearly fused to the hubs. Well worth the money for piece of mind. Only suggestion is to pick up the 7/16-20 bolts with your order (eTrailer, why not just add it to the kit?)

Made my trailer project much easier.

Thank you much!



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Installed a complete set of 4 of the E trailer self adjusting brakes on my 2002 Doolittle trailer with Dexter 3500 axles....the pre assembled units went on effortlessly, and worked perfect.....would highly recommend them....thanks



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I ordered an electric trailer brake assembly to replace a damaged one on my 14 foot cargo trailer. The fit was perfect and the one I ordered was self-adjusting.



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Got my electric breaks in and put them on my camper,( new parts should come with new hardware) easy online ordering and easy tracking, I will start ordering all my parts here.



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I am so glad I Purchased the entire brake assembly instead of individual parts. This brake assembly is better than the original since it is self adjusting and I’ll never have to adjust my brakes again. It was a snap to install thanks to etrailer.com video instructions. I highly recommend this product

David A.

8/20/2020

Good quality brake parts. I installed them on my travel trailer and the brakes work great!



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Install easy, your videos are good

Rick

11/26/2021

Brakes and new wheel bearings have worked out great!



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Very happy with etrailer, great parts and service plus I saved a bunch of money. Highly recommended.
Instead of refurbishing nine year old drums, shoes ,etc. I made an easy change out for the price of a fancy dinner. Thanks et



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So far so good. I ordered a bunch of stuff from several sites th night I got my brake parts. Etrailer was the fastest order forfillment and the first on my porch by far. Everything fit like it was supposed to and this far seems to be working well. Can’t ask for more then that. If they sold a 11/16 ratchet wrench with these things would have gone lots faster.



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Perfect fit. A no hassle solution to replacing your brakes. It all comes as one component - minus the mounting hardware. I would have given it 5 stars if it included an absolutely needed part: the four 7/16 x 20 threaded nuts. It does tell you that it’s not included. I figured I could get them locally but couldn’t. Local stores have threads all around the 20, but not the 20. I was wrong so I had to put off installing until I could come back and order them from etrailer. Why not just add them to the brake assembly and raise the price of the assembly by $[XX]? If not for that, I certainly would give it a 5-star rating.



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Fantastic quality, 0 complaints!
Tested
and work perfect. Would absolutely recommend. I’ll be sure to use etrailer for my trailer and hauling needs.



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We use these brakes on a heavy loaded Interstate 7,000 lb.trailer, 16 foot, high top, walk in cargo trailer that has dual axles. The route is between southern Missouri, over the Rocky Mountains passes and over the Cascade Mountain Passes into the Pacifice northwest and back to Missouri...over 5,000 miles round trip. Towed by Dodge Dakota pickup truck, I REQUIRE brakes that are reliable, self adjusting, and function together in a consistent manner. These brakes replaced manual adjustment brakes of which enroute wear required multiple manual adjustments along the side of the road to safely cross high mountain passes. The difference between manual and self adjusting brakes and the consistent/straight stoping power of the self adjusting brakes is impossible to overstate. These self adjusting brakes were very easy to install, a mere bolt on job. I literally trust our lives to these brakes....and recommend them with great confidence with tens of thousands of miles of use.



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It pays to order from the experts! I knew something was loose in there so I ordered the works and everything was right. Thank You



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on time as expected



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Appear to be quality metal; matched up to my Dexter axles and hubs, no issues.
Arrived a couple days after the break kits and hubs; caused a small delay but no issue for me since did not need the trailer currently.



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Fits perfect - thanks for all the help with choosing the correct part. I was surprised there wasn't nuts and washers for the bolts. But am happy with the results.



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Was the exact fit for the 3500 pound Lippert axles on my toy hauler. Easy installation and works great!



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Ordered brakes for my trailer shipping was fast installation was a breeze took about 30 minutes per wheel after watching the video this is the second time I have bought from E Trailer and will continue to buy

Richard

12/15/2017

Love the parts and price will buy from etrailer again



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etrailer found the parts I needed and shipped them super fast. The self adjusting brakes were easy to install and work great but didn't come with new wire connectors.

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Victoria B.

8/16/2019

The brake assembly does not come with new butt connectors for installation. If you are replacing the brakes on a single axle trailer, I recommend the heat shrink butt connector kit # DW05745-5 that includes 5 connectors. If you are replacing the brakes on a dual axle trailer, I recommend kit # DW05745-10 that includes 10 butt connectors.



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They will need bearings regreased. They were not shipped with anywhere near enough grease to make them last around the block. Which means you’ll have to carefully remove the rear seal or buy new ones to grease the inside bearing. And all the hub center caps would not fit and had to roll the edge with pliers a little to get them to tap into the hub.



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Good price,delivery and fit. Self adjusters will hopefully save me the job of getting my Airstream off the ground to adjust the brakes in the future. So that makes me a "Happy Camper".

Ken S.

6/4/2017

After about a year and 10k miles the brakes work just as they should without having to manually adjust them and I am still a Happy Camper!!



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Needed new brake hubs for my car trailer. EZ installation and work great on my 7,000 lb trailer.

John J.

10/23/2017

I am very happy to report STILL, I am very happy, actually, 110 happy with the brake kit wiring kit I got from yous.I have had zero issues with my car trailer, and have not seen issues with rust, ineffective braking.So I appreciate your products, and will be back for sure!



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Part shipped promptly. Installed and always had trouble with brakes adjusting to tight and making hub run really hot. Adjusted 3 times and would always tighten back up and run hot. Asked about warranty. Would have to ship back on my dime as rep said and etrailer would determine if part was bad. My question was how they determine part issue when is not installed as just looking at brake hub it looked ok. Just ordered a new Dexter no adjust brake hub and hoping for better results. Also found a equal part at local auto part store for same money and no shipping fee. Had I had know auto part store stocked brake hub I would and will buy from them. So if you have time shop around.....



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I received my brakes quicker than expected and they were an exact fit. Installation was easy. I have a 7000 lbs travel trailer with 2 axles. These brake assemblies are a great value since the magnet alone cost $20. The brakes self adjusted after a few trips around the block. This is the only way to go if you need to replace your brake shoes or magnets. This is a quicker and easier way to go. Don't forget to purchase the nut to mount them with. They don't come with replacement nuts. I won't have to touch the brakes for another 5 years or so!



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Good quality product, super easy installation. My only complaint it that the adjusting hole is a bit small, so it's hard to see the adjuster. Understand that it's easier to adjust with a relatively small slot, i.e. to leverage the tool for clicking the adjuster wheel, so perhaps a larger hole on the opposite side to get a better view is the solution.

Georgem

11/1/2017

All good. Havent used the trailer much tho.


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