AL-KO Parallel Electric Brake Conversion Kit

SKU: N/A Categories: Drum Brakes, Electric Drum Brake Kits Tags: Electric Conversion Kits, Off-Road and 4WD, Parallel Equipment Brand: AL-KO

Al-Ko Parallel Brake Components And Assembly Parts.

Engineering drawing of four different trailer stub axles with weld measurements

Price

$573.00 Inc.GST

Electric Brakes

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Easily convert your existing axle to electric drum brakes. AL-KO DIY Conversion Kits only include genuine high-quality components, such as Japanese bearings and our Australian-made hub drums.

✓ Suits parallel turn (LM68149/10)
✓ Features genuine Australian-Made drums
✓ Offers off-road electric brake upgrade

N.B. The kit requires welding to be properly installed.

Please call if you need LM bearings (kit automatically comes with SL).

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AL-KO Parallel Electric Brake Conversion Kit

The AL-KO Parallel Electric Brake Conversion Kit converts an unbraked trailer into an electric-braked trailer or camper using the existing axle.

This brake conversion kit is the best money can buy. It features quality backing plates and bearings coupled with Australian-made drums.

When looking for electric brakes, it is essential to consider quality when investing in your caravan or trailer.

What makes AL-KO Brake Drums Different?

AL-KO engineers identified porosity as a significant cause of braking inefficiencies.

Porosity is a series of holes in a casting that causes lower brake shoe adhesion.

Simply, a porous surface will have less braking resistance than a non-porous surface.

The best way to explain how to remove air from steel is to understand how air is expelled from concrete. Shaking or vibrating the tooling containing a drum casting effectively removes air bubbles, significantly reducing porosity.

View Electric and Marine Axle Profiles

Conversion Kit Specifications

2 x Weld Rings
4 x NSL Japanese Wheel Bearings
10-inch AL-KO Brake Drums x 2 – Australian Made
2 x Premium AL-KO Electric Plates
8 x 7/16″ Nylock Nuts
Wheel Nuts – Caravan and Trailers

How do I select the correct weld ring?

Electric Backing Plate Weld Ring First, examine the bearing profile to determine whether a marine or electric turn-weld ring is required for your axle.

An electric turn measures 128mm for slimline and 140mm for parallel bearings. Measure from the tip of the axle to the back shoulder.
A marine turn measures 115mm for slimline bearings from the tip of the axle to the back shoulder.

(From the image) Use the square-hole weld ring for marine turn, and the round-hole weld ring for electric turn axles.

Select your weld ring from the drop-down menu. Electric weld rings are not suitable for hydraulic brakes.

Activate the caravan or trailer brakes from a brake controller in the tow vehicle or, in some states, on the trailer chassis.

In addition, standard highway magnets are installed in all our conversion kits. However, Al-ko makes a perfect off-road magnet as an optional extra. A wide selection of 10-inch drums is available, including five- and 6-stud Land Cruiser and Land Rover.

Brake Kit Installation Method 1

When fitting your electric weld ring, ensure it is pressed against the rear shoulder, then quickly tack the four corners. You are now ready to weld the weld ring into place.

Couplemate uses a tool to firmly secure the weld ring onto the axle shoulder before tack welding.

Brake Kit Installation Method 2

Bolt the weld ring to the backing plate
Slide the backing plate onto the axle
Install the drum onto the axle and tighten (no grease in the bearings at this stage)
Pull the backing plate into the drum, then tighten the brake shoes to firmly engage the drum.
Tap the backing plate so it is concentric with the drum
Tighten the shoes against the drum firmly
Tack the backing plate to the four corners
Remove the drum
Finally, finish the weld and repeat at the other end of the axle.

Additional information

Weight	34 kg
Dimensions	35 × 35 × 60 cm
Electric Brakes	Ford, Ford OffRoad Parallel, 5 Stud Landcruiser Parallel, 5 Stud Landcruiser OffRoad Parallel, 6 Stud Landcruiser Parallel, 6 Stud Landcruiser OffRoad Parallel
Select Weld Ring	Not Needed, Electric (40mm SQ), Electric (45mm RND), Electric (50mm RND), Electric (45mm SQ), Electric (50mm SQ), Marine (40mm SQ), Marine (45mm SQ), Marine (50mm SQ), Marine (50mm RND), Marine (45mm RND)

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