Ford Parallel Drum Brake Conversion Kit
Price
$380.00 Inc.GST
Easily convert your existing axle to electric drum brakes. Couplemate™️ 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.
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Ford Parallel Electric Trailer Brake Conversion Kit
The Ford parallel electric brake conversion kit converts an unbraked trailer into an electric braked trailer or camper using the existing axle.
We have designed this brake conversion kit to be 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.
Review: I received my 4 x Ford Brake drums today for my sort of new purchase of Louis caravan; being in engineering and worked in foundries, boilermaker, and structural engineering all my life, my father was a fitter and Turner, so I have a fair grasp and understanding of casting and machining, I love your product, Aussie quality, and also a surprising delivery time was a bonus, Thanks to your company and pass on my gratitude right down to the guy on the CNC and the guy knocking out the castings, Nice Work!!!! Kind Regards, Gregory Smith
What makes Couplemate Brake Drums Different?
Our engineers resolved a problem called 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.
Further, our craftsmen look for signs of porosity during the machining process. When found, drums are rejected, scraped, and returned to the furnace. As a result, you can be assured that the drums you purchased have undergone rigorous testing and inspection processes.
View Electric and Marine Axle Profiles
Conversion Kit Specifications
- 2 x Weld Rings
- 2 x NSL Japanese Wheel Bearings
- 10-inch Brake Drums x 2 – Australian Made
- 2 x Premium Electric Plates
- 8 x 7/16″ Nylock Nuts
- Wheel Nuts – Caravan and Trailers
How do I select the correct weld ring?
Firstly, 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 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 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 Landcruiser and Landrover.
Brake Kit Installation Method 1
When fitting your electric weld ring, ensure pressure against the rear shoulder and 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 and tighten the brake shoes to engage the drum firmly.
- Tap the backing plate so it is Concentrix with the drum
- Tighten the shoes against the drum firmly
- Tack the backing plate on the four corners
- Remove the drum
- Finally, finish the weld and repeat at the other end of the axle.
Tips and Tricks for Troubleshooting Electric Brakes
How to correctly adjust your Electric Drum Braking System
Additional kits are available below
Additional information
| Weight | 34 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35 × 35 × 60 cm |
| 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) |
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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