How to Replace Brake Magnet on Dexter 12-1/4" 9K/19K Axle

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how do you get magnet off brake arm

asked by: Dennis S

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In regards to the Dexter Electric Brake Kit part # 23-450-451 which uses the Replacement Magnet Kit for Dexter 12-1/4" Electric Brake Assembly part # BP01-301, the magnet is held onto the arm with a retaining clip included with the magnet. If you need help installing this, you can check out the video I attached for you below just skip to around the 5:45 mark. In order to remove the magnet, repeat the same steps in reverse.

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The D.

1/30/2025

You describe a video you claim is attached below your narrative. It isn't there.

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Bryce D.

1/30/2025

@TheD It looks like it got removed, so I went ahead and reattached it!

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Michael C.

1/30/2025

@BryceD Thanks

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Bryce D.

1/31/2025

@MichaelC You got it!

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Answer 1

To replace the Trailer Brake Vented Magnet #BP01-285 on your Electric Brake Assembly like part #10259 you will need to disconnect the wiring from where it is connected to the rest of the wiring on your trailer and then use the clip that came off of…

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Answer 2

The replacement magnet, #BP01-225, fits several different brake assemblies. it fits Dexter 10 x 2-1/4 inch assemblies, Dexter 12 x 2 manual assemblies and 12 x 2 Nev-R-Adjust assemblies, 7K axles. For a brake magnet with a red wire we have #BP01-285.…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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 5

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 6

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

I currently have three diffrent self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes which are attached for you below. eTrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA (3,500 Axles) Dexter…

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Answer 9

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 10

You will need to measure the diameter of the spindles where the seal and bearings ride. Check out the picture I attached that shows where this is. You will need an exact measurement so either a digital or dial caliper will be needed. To pick out the…

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Answer 11

I sure can Bob and thanks for the information! Since you have a Lippert 3,500 lbs axle you'll be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, you were looking at. These have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut…

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Answer 12

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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