Torque for 7,000 lb, 12 Inch x 2 Inch Dexter Electric Brakes

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tourque value for the 5 plate mounting bolts??

asked by: John T

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The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 7,000 lbs # 23-181 and Left Hand # 23-180 should should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The difference between the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7,000 lbs #23-180-181 and the #23-105-106 you mentioned are the strength of the brake magnets. The #23-180-181 was designed for 7000lb axles…

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Answer 2

The grease cap you need is part #21-42-1. The rubber plug that you would then need is the part #RG04-010. We are going to need to know the width of your current grease cap on the other trailer to pick out a Bearing Buddy. Or you can measure the inner…

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Answer 3

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 4

There is no specific torque rating when reinstalling the castle nut after packing the bearings. You want to run the nut down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then back it off to the next notch in the castle nut so the retainer can…

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Answer 5

Hello Ivan. Thanks for all the information. 4K axles are not all that common now a days. If you are not loading the trailer at full capacity then you will definitely be safe using the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" -…

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Answer 6

According to Dexter Axle, the attachment bolts for a 12 x 2 brake assembly should be torqued to 25-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

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Answer 7

The first error code, SH, you are seeing on the Prodigy Brake Controller (instructions linked below) means the brake wire sees a short circuit during idle condition. The second code, OL, indicates an overload condition during operation. For the first…

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Answer 8

The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

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Answer 9

The spindle nut that holds on a trailer hub needs to be just tight enough that it seats the bearings and everything is held in place but not tight enough to create friction and heat like you are experiencing. When our installers replace a trailer…

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Answer 10

Hubs and drums that can be turned (machined) will have a specification on how much they can be turned cast into the metal of the drum somewhere. Otherwise it is at the brake shop's discretion. Drums do not have to be turned unless there is some…

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Answer 11

Because the face of the magnet rides against the armature (inside) surface of the brake drum, any grooves that had previously been worn into the armature surface will cause the magnet to wear unevenly. For optimal braking performance, you want…

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Answer 12

The part #HSE7K-T1SO comes with rotors that slip over idler hubs and the #HSE7K-T1 instead comes with rotors that are integrated into hubs. So it's totally different applications based on the style of hub that the trailer has.

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Torque for 7,000 lb, 12 Inch x 2 Inch Dexter Electric Brakes

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