10-inch HQ Electric Drum for Caravans, Trailers and Campers
When you’re out in the Australian outback, the last thing anyone wants is a brake failure due to shock loading on low-quality drums.
Quality brake drums are crucial for caravans because they play a significant role in stopping the caravan safely and efficiently. When towing a caravan, the brakes are put under considerable stress due to the added weight and momentum. This means that the brake drums must withstand high temperatures, extreme pressure, and constant wear and tear.
These brake drums are most commonly used for 10″ electric backing plates but also suit 10″ mechanical backing plates and 10″ hydraulic backing plates as well.
Product Specifications
- Materials: Grey Iron
- Max. Diameter: 256.3mm
- Width: 54mm
- Suits Bearings:
10-inch brake drums are often marked with 254 x 54 EL. N.B. Drums are not supplied with nuts.
What makes Low-Quality Drums Dangerous?
A few years ago, Couplemate™ was worried about the increasing loss of quality and complaints from imported drums. We decided to make a better 10-inch drum brake to ensure electric brake drums were first-class and we could take ownership of a quality product.
Low-quality or worn brake drums can cause a range of problems, including:
- Reduced stopping power
- Increased stopping distances
- Excessive heat buildup
- Complete brake failure
This can be extremely dangerous, particularly when driving on steep or winding roads. This can result in costly repairs and replacements, as well as potential safety hazards.
What makes Couplemate™ 10-inch Ford Electric Brake Drums Superior?
By investing in high-quality brake drums that are specifically designed for caravans and other towing applications, you can ensure that your braking system is reliable and effective.
Quality brake drums will provide consistent stopping power, reduce the risk of overheating, and ultimately help to keep you and your passengers safe while on the road.
Our engineers discovered and discussed porosity as a significant cause of braking inefficiencies. Porosity is a series of holes in a casting that causes lower brake shoe adhesion. In simple terms, a porous surface will have less braking resistance than a non-porous surface.
Today, we sell Australian-made 10-inch brake drums to the RV markets and retail consumption.
Stud Pattern Options
Couplemate™ makes these drums in-house, so we can offer a wide range of stud patterns for all setups.
If you’re unsure what stud pattern you have, read our quick guide: What is my Wheel P.C.D.?
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Additional Drums in the 10-inch range
- 10-inch HT Electric Brake Drum
- Ford 10-inch Electric Brake Drum
- 10-inch Commodore Electric Off-Road Conversion Kit
- 10-inch 6S Nissan Brake Drum
- Dexter 10 inch 6S Landcruiser Brake Drum
- Ford Dexter 10 inch Brake Drum
- 10-inch EL Brake Drum (M12x1.5) – 6S Landcruiser
- 10-inch 6S Landcruiser Brake Drum
- 10-inch 5S Landcruiser Brake Drum
Additional information
Weight | 11 kg |
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Dimensions | 29 × 29 × 14 cm |
Stud Thread | 1/2" UNF – 490300-ALKO |
Stud Pattern | Ford (5 x 114.30mm) |
NSK Bearing # | 11949/10, 12749/10, 67048/10, 68149/10 |
Hub Size | 10-inch |
Materials | Cast Iron (AS1830) |
Max. ATM | 1450kg |
Our Service Lifetime Warranty
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Couplemate™ is a manufacturer and vendor of high-quality towing, trailer, and caravan components. Couplemate™ Core Goods and Custom Work are guaranteed to be free of defects for the service lifetime of the product when used as intended.
Warranties are non-transferrable and Couplemate™ requires satisfactory proof of purchase prior to issuing a remedy. The full Couplemate™ Warranty Policy can be found in the Terms & Conditions: Section 8 – Consumer Guarantees & Warranty.
Warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If something is wrong with your order, please contact our team.
60-Day Returns
After 60 years of experience, we know that life has its unpredictable moments.
All Couplemate™ orders (online, over the phone, or in-store) have a 60 day period for change-of-mind returns and exchanges. There are some items that can’t be returned and some returns may incur a 15% restocking fee.
You can view our full policy for change-of-mind returns here.
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