10"/400# Axle - Brake Servicing Questions
Hello all-- Preparing to service bearings, seals, and brakes. 2011 Outback 250RS AL-KO 4400# Axles NOTE...I used a Trailer Aid Plus and it did a great job of lifting adjacent wheel of the grou...
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I would recommend going directly to Dexter Axle, give them a call.
Their contact info is HERE
When you get a hold of a live body, ask for technical assistance.
I did this many many yrs ago when the trailer I bought had obsolete "star rims" and the axle brand was acquired by Dexter. I was wanting to change drums that were meant for the star rims for standard 5 bolt drums. The technical department was able to cross reference the part numbers that were cast into the drums and was able to confirm that the drums I selected would work and fit. They were very nice and very helpful back then and hopefully they are still that way.
I suspect as long as the drum is 10" or 12" and the bearings are standard sizes most likely you will find either drums for 3500 or 5200 axles respectively would fit.
The only thing I see that would be an issue is the backing plate from what I understand is a non standard bolt pattern. That is easy to fix, you should be able to simply replace the brake shoes (IE transfer new shoes to the old backing plate). You might have to buy the entire backing plate but as long as the brake shoes use the same mounting, same shape and size they most likely will fit. Unless the backing plates rust out, they don't go bad. Trailer brakes are often changed by replacing as a whole assembly because it is cheaper to buy the entire assembly than buying individual parts.
But, with a bit of luck, you might be able to get enough info from Dexter for future needs.
Their contact info is HERE
When you get a hold of a live body, ask for technical assistance.
I did this many many yrs ago when the trailer I bought had obsolete "star rims" and the axle brand was acquired by Dexter. I was wanting to change drums that were meant for the star rims for standard 5 bolt drums. The technical department was able to cross reference the part numbers that were cast into the drums and was able to confirm that the drums I selected would work and fit. They were very nice and very helpful back then and hopefully they are still that way.
I suspect as long as the drum is 10" or 12" and the bearings are standard sizes most likely you will find either drums for 3500 or 5200 axles respectively would fit.
The only thing I see that would be an issue is the backing plate from what I understand is a non standard bolt pattern. That is easy to fix, you should be able to simply replace the brake shoes (IE transfer new shoes to the old backing plate). You might have to buy the entire backing plate but as long as the brake shoes use the same mounting, same shape and size they most likely will fit. Unless the backing plates rust out, they don't go bad. Trailer brakes are often changed by replacing as a whole assembly because it is cheaper to buy the entire assembly than buying individual parts.
But, with a bit of luck, you might be able to get enough info from Dexter for future needs.
