Would Dexter 5,200 lb Trailer Axle have Manual Or Self Adjusting Brake Assemblies

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Recently purchased a 2018 cargo trailer with a Dexter axel rated at 5200 lbs. Can anyone please tell me if this has self adjusting brakes?

asked by: Dan R

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Dexter makes 5,200 lb trailer brake assemblies that are self adjusting like part # 23-458-459 as well as ones that are manual adjust like part # 23-105-106 so it could go either way.

I attached a picture that points out what to look for on your assemblies once you pull off the hub to tell if they are self adjust or manual adjust. The steel cable you see is part of the linkage mechanism which makes the assemblies adjust automatically.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

With bearings #25580 and #LM67048 the correct hub and drum assemblies are #8-201-5UC3-EZ if you have EZ lube spindles or #8-201-5UC3 for standard spindles. The only issue is the measurement of your seal. These hub assemblies use a seal with a 2.125…

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Answer 2

We have hubs that will fit your spindle, but they all have 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt patterns like the part #8-201-5UC3-EZ. You actually got incredibly lucky though as 99% of the time mobile home axles don't use standard trailer parts so none of the…

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Answer 3

The best way to identify the correct replacement components for your trailer is by using the part numbers from your current inner and outer bearings and grease seals (or a spindle measurement where the seal and bearings ride). It is possible to…

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Answer 4

We do carry Dexter hubs for the 5,200 lb Lippert Axle that have an outer bearing of #LM67048 and an inner bearing of #25580 like part #8-201-5UC3-EZ. You would just want to measure the grease seal inner and outer diameter to make sure the grease…

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Answer 5

Yes, for a hub with a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern that has the same bearings as the part #BK3-300 we have the hub part #8-201-5UC3-EZ from Dexter.

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Answer 6

A 14 oz container like the part #L11390 would be more than enough to grease your hubs. For a grease gun you would want part #L30200. Here's how to grease everything upon initial installation. First, grease your bearings and spindle by hand or…

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Answer 7

The maximum hub bore measurement for the 5,200 LB or 6,000 LB Dexter hub and drum assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ is 3.622 inches. So a wheel with center bore of 3-3/4 inches would fit.

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Answer 8

There are a couple of versions of the Dexter Axle EZ-Lube hub and drum assemblies so you really just need to determine which one fits your application best. All 3 options you listed use the same bearings so it boils down to the weight capacity and…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 11

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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