Where to Start When Adding Electric Brakes to a Boat Trailer
Question:
Currently my boat trailer does not have trailer brakes. Can I install electric drum brakes on the trailer? It has 13inch wheels.
asked by: Kent
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Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, you can install electric drum brakes on a trailer that does not currently have any. It's a pretty straightforward process but it starts with knowing what hub drum would replace the idler hub you have on your trailer and then building from there as that is the first piece of the puzzle.
If you check out the help article link I attached you will be walked through the entire process.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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