Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs

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• USA-Made Dexter 12 x 2-Inch Electric Drum Brakes for 2003 Mobile Suites Trailer with Tandem 7K Axles
  For Made in America 12 x 2-inch electric drum brakes for your 2003 Mobile Suites trailer with tandem 7K axles I recommend the Dexter kit # 23-464-465 for each axle if you want self-adjusting brakes. If you prefer standard manual-adjust brakes instead then use two of kit # 23-180-181. Either way you will want to order two kits to be able to fit new brakes on both axles. For mounting hardware you can use parts # 38LW, # 7-5 and # 38N (five of each per brake) and for a brake adjustment...
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• Are Dexter Electric Brakes Made in USA
  Yes they are! The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-180 (Left Hand) and # 23-181 (Right Hand) are made in the USA; the accompanying photo is from one of these assemblies with the "Made in U.S.A." sticker on it. These electric brake assemblies are 12" diameter x 2" wide, fit 7,000 lb axles and have a 5-bolt mounting flange pattern. I have added links to video reviews of both brake assemblies as well as a link to an install of 12 inch electric trailer brakes for you to take...
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• Replacement Brake Shoes for Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-180
  The correct replacement shoes for the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes # 23-180 are going to be part # AKBRKR-S-12, which will replace the shoes on 1 Dexter brake assembly. You'll want to order 2 if you have a single axle or 4 if you're replacing the shoes on a tandem axle trailer.
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• What is the Difference Between the 7K and 6K Electric Brake Assemblies from Dexter Axle
  There are two differences between the 6K and 7K brake assemblies. For the 7K, they use a semi-metallic compound on the brake shoes instead of the composite compound, and the magnets are stronger. This gives the brake assemblies more stopping power. They fit the same axles and spindle mounts, the only difference is how much weight the assemblies can safely stop. Choose the brake assemblies that have the weight requirement you need. 6K Left: 23-105 6K Right: 23-106 7K Left: 23-180 7K...
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• Torque for 7,000 lb, 12 Inch x 2 Inch Dexter Electric Brakes
  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.
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• Replacement Brakes Needed for a #12 Dexter Torsion Axle
  Thank you for the picture! I gave my contact at Dexter Axle the serial number off of your tag and he said that the replacement brakes for your #12 torsion axle include part # 23-180 for the left hand side and part # 23-181 for the right hand side. If you would like to upgrade to the Nev-R-Adjust brake assemblies then you would need part # 23-464 for the left hand and part # 23-465 for the right hand. The advantage to the Nev-R-Adjust assemblies is that you don't have to manually adjust...
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• Can Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Brake Assemblies Replace Standard Brake Assemblies
  The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly # 23-464 and # 23-465 will work great as replacements for the exiting Dexter brake assemblies # 23-180 and # 23-181 on your trailer. The # 23-464 and # 23-465 are designed to fit 7,000 pound axles and do not require manual adjustment. I have attached an installation video as well as an initial setup review video for you to check out.
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• Replacement Electric Brake Assemblies for Camper with AL-KO T52 Axles
  The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assemblys - Left Hand # 23-180 referenced in your question is rated for 7,000 pound axles. For the AL-KO T52 5,200 pound axles on your trailer, I instead recommend the etrailer.com Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA. These assemblies are designed for your 5,200 pound axles, measure 12 inches x 2 inches, and will indeed work with your AL-KO drums. You will just want to make sure the 5 bolt mounting pattern on these units match the pattern on your axle's...
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• Thickness of Brake Pads on Shoes of Dexter Brake Assembly part # 23-180
  The thickness of the brake shoes that comes with the # 23-180 is 3/16 and Dexter recommends replacing them at 1/16 inch.
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• How Much Torque Required When Tightening Attachment Nuts on 12 x 2, 7k Replacement Brake Assemblies
  I spoke with my contact at Dexter and she informed me that you will need to tighten the attachment nuts to 30-35 ft-lb when installing 12 inch Electric Brake Assembly, part # 23-180, on your Dexter 7000 lb axles. I have attached a link below to a video of a similar brake hub being installed on a trailer that you might want to check out.
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• How to Pick Out Replacement Brake Assemblies for a Travel Trailer
  The best way to pick out replacement brake assemblies is to go with ones rated for the weight of your trailer, has the correct mounting flange bolt pattern, and will fit the hubs that you currently have. If your axles are rated for 7k, have a 5 bolt mounting flange, and have hubs that are 12 inch by 2 inch the part # 23-180 and # 23-181 would be the correct brake assemblies. I attached a help article for you to check out as well.
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• Should 7k Trailer Brake Assemblies be Used on a 6k Trailer Axle
  Dimensionally they'll fit and they will operate but you don't actually get a stronger braking action. Instead the brakes will be harder to setup and get the correct amount of braking action. The heavier duty assemblies have a magnet that's more sensitive which helps with heavier weights but when used on a lighter trailer they become harder to setup and not anymore powerful. Best option is go to with 6k brake assemblies like the part # 23-459 for the right hand side and part # 23-458...
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• Availability of Rust-Proof Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies for Use in Sea Water
  Generally electric trailer brakes are not ideal for use in or near water. Boat trailers generally use either drum or disk hydraulic braking systems to avoid mixing water and electricity, which generally do not like each other. The best brakes for salt water environments are stainless steel disc brakes, such as # K2R35S from Kodiak. It would not be a good idea to mix brake components from different manufacturers since these parts would not have been tested together.
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• What is Needed To Choose Replacement Axle for Homemade Trailer
  You will need to replace the axle. I have linked you to our axle page. To determine which axle is compatible with your trailer, you will need to know the weight of the trailer, the hub face to hub face dimension and the distance between the spring seat centers and bolt pattern of the wheels. I'll link you to an FAQ that shows how to measure for bolt pattern, as well as to a diagram showing the measurements I'll need.
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• Difference Between the Two Types of 12x2 7000 lb. Brake Assemblies
  The difference between the two brake assemblies comes down to one being self adjusting and one that is manually adjusted. I recommend the self adjusting because you will never have to crawl under the trailer to adjust the brakes. This can be a headache and we tend to not do it as often as we should which leads to poor performing brakes. With the self adjusting it automatically tightens as the shoes wear down keeping your trailer's braking performance optimized and working as safely as...
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• Replacement Trailer Brake Assemblies 023-181-00 and 023-180-00
  We have exactly what you would need. For the right hand side you would want part # 23-181, for the left hand side part # 23-180. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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• Difference Between Dexter 6,000 Lb and 7,000 Lb Brake Assemblies
  The biggest difference between the 6,000 lbs Dexter Trailer Brake Assembly part # 23-106 for right hand and part # 23-105 for left hand and the 7,000 lbs Dexter Trailer Brake Assembly part # 23-181 for right hand and part # 23-180 for left hand is the axle rating they are used for. If your Dexter axle is rated for 6,000 lbs you would use the 6,000 lb set and if your Dexter axle is rated for 7,000 lb you would use the 7,000 lb set. Also the 6,000 lb Dexter Brake assemblies fit wheel...
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• Which Brake Assemblies fit a 5-Bolt Brake Assembly Backing Plate on a 6K Axle
  I called my contact at Dexter and spoke with him at length about this. Mobile home axles are traditionally weld-on brake assembles that cannot be replaced. If they are actually bolt-on both the 6K and 7K weight capacities will work. Part # 23-105 and part # 23-106 are left and right side 6K capacity brake assemblies. Part # 23-180 and part # 23-181 are left and right side 7K capacity brake assemblies. They have the same mounting pattern and size. The 5-bolt brake assembly pattern is...
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• What Is The Difference Between the 6K and 7K Dexter Axle Electric Brake Assemblies
  You are correct, the difference between the Electric Brake Assembly for 6K Axles, part # 23-458 / 23-459 and the Electric Brake Assembly for 7K axles, part # 23-180 / # 23-181, is that the 7K brake assembly has a stronger magnet, and also has a different compound on the brake shoes than the 6K electric brake assemblies for more stopping power. Both the 6k and 7K brake assemblies, fit the same axle. Yes, the 7K backing plates on part # 23-180 / 23-181, will fit on 6K pound axles.
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• Replacement Electric Brake Assemblies for Dual Axle Trailer with Different Capacity Brakes Installed
  I really am not sure why different rated brake assemblies would have been installed on your dual axle trailer, as this is definitely not recommended. The 023-105-00 part number you found for the left side assemblies refers to the Dexter 6,000 Pound # 23-105, while the 023-181-00 part number refers to the 7,000 pound # 23-181. When replacing the brakes, I do recommend replacing them with assemblies of matching capacity. I recommend verifying the axle capacity on your trailer so you...
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• Will Dexter Brake Assemblies Fit on a Lippert Axle
  You will have no problem using a Dexter brake assembly on a Lippert 7K axle. We have installed several Dexter brake assemblies on Lippert axles at our shop. Lippert and Dexter use the same standard mounting pattern and brake sizes. If you want standard brake assemblies, you could go with the Right Hand brake # 23-181 and the Left Hand brake # 23-180. I recommend stepping up to the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust brakes, # 23-465 and # 23-464. The cost difference is very minimal compared to the standard...
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• Hub/Drums and Replacement Assemblies for Dexter Axle with Assemblies 023-181 and 023-180
  We have exactly what you would need. For the right hand side you would want part # 23-181, for the left hand side part # 23-180. Then for hub drums that fit that axle you'd want the part # 42866UC3-EZ.
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• Replacement Brake Assembly Recommendations When Shoes and Magnets Need Replacing
  By the time you replace the shoes and magnets of a brake assembly you are better off just replacing the entire assemblies since you will end up spending the same amount of money and would be getting all new assemblies that won't require disassembly and reassembly. You would want the # 23-181 and # 23-180.
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• Replacement Electric Trailer Brakes for Dexter 7,000 Pound Trailer Axle
  For trailer brake assembly # 23-428 to fit the drum will need to have an inner diameter of 12-1/4 inches and a width where the pads touch of 2-1/2 inches. I have included a picture showing these locations in a drum. This brake also mounts on a 4 bolt brake mounting flange. The 12-1/4 by 2-1/2 is not a common size though. The most common size brakes for a Dexter 7,000 pound axle is going to be 12 x 2 inch that mounts on a 5 bolt flange such as # 23-180 and # 23-181.
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• Comparing the etrailer Electric Brake Kit and the Dexter Electric Brake Assemblies
  In all honesty I would go with the etrailer Electric Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA for a few important reasons. They are self-Adjusting, and the brake pads themselves are fully bonded so that they last longer and offer more braking torque, plus they have less chance of cracking and crumbling due to the tapered edge circular grinding. Even though the Dexter Brake Assemblies, parts # 23-180 and # 23-181, are still durable, the etrailer kit definitely has more to offer in this situation. If...
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• 5200 lb Axle Brake Assembly Torque Specs
  According to Dexter Axle, the attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly 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 to that range.
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• Recommended Brake Assemblies For Gooseneck Trailer With Dual 7K Axles
  With 7K axles on your trailer I recommend using brakes that are designed for your rig. Using 6K brakes on the trailer may not be sufficient. There are two differences between the 6k and the 7k brakes. The brake magnet regardless of the size magnet has more windings on the 7k which makes the magnet stronger. Also, the linings are constructed of different material between the 6k and 7k. The 7k material is more aggressive. Since price is a factor for you I recommend going with less-expensive...
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• Trailer Axle With Electric Brakes Options
  The electric brakes we offer for a 7,000 lb axle are electric drum brakes like part # 23-181 for the right hand, and part # 23-180 for the left hand. The highest rated electric disc brakes we offer are electric-over-hydraulic and for 3,500 lb axles. This is the Titan Disc Brake Assembly, part # T10HREKITBB. The largest axle we offer is a 3,500 lb axle like the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes, part # 35545E-ST-EZ-89. This axle measures 89 inches hub face to hub face and includes...
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• Which Brake Assemblies Come with the Dexter Trailer Axle 8327834
  The Dexter Trailer Axle with Electric Brakes and EZ Lube Spindles # 8327834-EB uses electric brakes # 23-180 (left hand side) and # 23-181 (right hand side). These are manual adjustment brakes so you may also need the Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes # W80630 and if you need to replace the brake mounting hardware you'll also need # BRKH12. If you wanted a self adjusting brake set, the # AKEBRK-7-SA would also work to replace those brakes and do a great job. They're going to be...
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• Can Trailer Brake Assembly part # 23-180 Replace # 23-105
  If the assemblies # 23-105-106-09 that you have are held on using 5 bolts instead of 4 the assembly part # 23-180 will fit as a replacement since it uses a 5 bolt mounting bracket and is 12 inches in diameter.
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