From: vlmuke@comcast.net
Date: Mon Nov 28 2005 - 20:00:24 PST
Actually most axle manufacturers have stopped using 2.375" tubing and gone to 3.00" tubing they just use a thinner wall for 3500 lbs than the 5000 lbs. The HB mark is probably either Hadco or Hammerblow, Hadco went under sometime ago but used Dexter brakes they only made hubs and drums, Hammerblow is out of the axle business and only sells trailer accessories. Dave is right the most common brake size is 12". but they do vary in width such as 1.75", 2.00" or 2.25". The easiest thing to do is to buy new brake assemblies, they just bolt up to your existing brake flange. are your old brakes electric or hydraulic? you might might want to think about replacing your drums too, if they are hydraulic you could upgrade them to discs, but is costs a little more, if you or anyone else has any questions about trailer axles or brakes feel free to call or email me
RichB
574-296-7376
RBrown@DexterAxle.com
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