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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs
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Dexter Axle Accessories and Parts - 23-180
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Dexter Axle
- Brake Assembly
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- LH
- Manual Adjust
- 7000 lbs
12" x 2" Driver's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 7,000-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 5-bolt pattern. Fits 14-1/2", 15", 16", and 16-1/2" wheels.
Features:
- Electric brakes are easier to install and offer more user control than hydraulic brakes
- Requires only an electric brake controller (sold separately) - no actuator or hydraulic lines necessary
- Adjuster plugs (included) cover access holes to keep dirt and grime out of the assemblies and off of the shoes
- Mounting bolts sold separately
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: most standard hub-and-drum assemblies, including Dexter, Lippert (LCI), and AL-KO
- Configuration: left hand (driver's side)
- Dimensions: 12" diameter x 2" wide
- Mounting flange bolt pattern: 5 bolt
- Wheel size: 14-1/2", 15", 16", and 16-1/2"
- Axle rating: 7,000 lbs
- Limited 5-year warranty
K23-180-00 12" x 2" LH Electric Brake Assembly - Drivers Side - 7.0K Axles
Replaces 23-180
Video of Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Dexter 12 Inch Electric Trailer Brake Installation
Today on our trailer, we're going to be installing the Dexter 12" Electric Brake Assembly for the left hand or drivers side, part number 23-180. The dimensions for our brake assembly are designed to fit a hub drum assembly 12" in diameter with 2" wide or thick. These are designed up a 7,000 pound axle rating and have a 5-bolt mounting flange for the wheel. For this application, the reason we're replacing the backing plate assembly and brakes is because the hardware has come free from the brake shoe, allowing it roll around inside, damaging the grease seal, and contaminating the shoe linings. To remove the backing plate and brake assemblies, take the 5 hold down nuts off of the studs that go through the axle. Now we'll pull the backing plate off the studs. Note before we can go too far we'll need to disconnect the brake wiring. To do that, I'm going to take a pair of side cutters and cut it right here. Now we'll prepare our wiring for the new backing plate assembly.
I'll strip back the wires and add the butt connector. To make this connection point, we're going to use the Deca Heat Shrink Butt Connector for 22- to 18-gauge wiring, part number DW05743-5. We'll need to heat up the shrinkage portion of the butt connector. Using our heat gun, we'll do that now. Note if you don't have a heat gun, you could also use a lighter or a butane torch. Keep in mind to keep your heat source moving so that you don't actually melt the wire. Once we have the butt connector sealed up, we'll put the wiring back inside the wire loom.
Then I'm going to use some black electrical tape to tape up the end of the wire loom and any of the butt connector that's exposed. The remaining portion of our wiring can get secured here inside the built-in wire holder. Now we're ready to put our backing plate into position over the studs and then secure it with the nuts that we removed earlier. With everything reinstalled and tightened down, we can reinstall the hub drum assembly, and we're ready to hit the road. That will complete our install of the Dexter left hand or drivers side backing plate brake shoe assembly, part number 23-180, for our trailer install. .
Customer Reviews
Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs - 23-180
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (26 Customer Reviews)
12" x 2" Driver's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 7,000-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 5-bolt pattern. Fits 14-1/2", 15", 16", and 16-1/2" wheels.
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by: Garry Stoner09/13/2017
Very good service and fast delivery 431871
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by: Navin04/05/2020
Still works great! 1 year later. 774790
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by: James10/10/2019
worked perfect 715638
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by: Roger R.09/16/2019
Installed and worked great. 704449
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by: Michael07/14/2018
Parts were delivered on time and were exactly as expected. Everything fit and functions as desired. This was my third experience with e trailer, and customer service was once again second to none. 541670
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by: OldCoot4805/03/2017
Fit great. Easy to install. 376197
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by: Better than auto adjust04/25/2017
My No Adjust 12" brakes were completely shot after 3000 miles so I wanted to try the manual adjust. So far great. The fit well and were very easy to install. 372207
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by: Ron03/02/2017
I have had no problems 350902
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by: Jeff W02/16/2017
Bought brake replacement kit for 20 ft gooseneck trailer, exact fit 344361
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by: Jim01/08/2017
Great product 330859
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by: Mike G.11/15/2016
I have received and installed four of these products on my trailer. Two lefts and two rights. I've been very pleased with the service and responses from etrailer.com on their products. I would recommend this this company in the future. Thank you very much. 316866
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Smitty S - 11/05/2017
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by: Smitty Smithsonite11/05/2016
These things are major time-savers! Bolt the whole assembly on, wire it up, and go! Can't beat the price either - would cost quite a bit more buying the parts individually. Made a huge difference in stopping power on my 18' Dively car hauler, 9990 GVWR. The brakes were 6 years old at the time, and had tens of thousands of miles on them - abusive miles too, with shoes seizing and dragging, electrical failures causing some to work 3x as hard as others, stop and go MA traffic, etc. While I was at it, I also grabbed 30' of Deka jacketed 2-wire 10 gauge brake wiring, and redid the whole system from the plug back. I also removed the drums, had them turned at a local garage, and installed brand new bearings, races, & seals. The improvement in stopping power was nothing short of amazing. I went from having my Tekonsha P3 on boost level 3 at 11 volts +, trailer UNLOADED, to running boost level 1 at 6 volts with 4,000 lbs. on the 2k lb. trailer! BIG difference in stopping power! 313993
Comments
So far so good! No problems with hanging brakes from being parked a majority of the time, on dirt, through wet and humid to freezing cold Massachusetts weather. Theyve also run through hundreds of miles of corrosive road salt. Had to make a few adjustments right out of the gate and am probably due for another after 2k or so miles, but thats normal break-in procedure. Well worth the price!
Smitty S - 11/05/201730572
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by: Brake parts09/01/2016
Product as advertised on 290475
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by: dale h08/15/2016
works great fits great 283860
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by: Rich S.07/22/2016
Works great. I am glad I replaced the whole unit and not just the shoes. 275001
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by: Marty05/31/2016
Quality parts, quick service. We are working on a Landoll trailer, that isn't in production anymore. I spent a day on the Internet looking for parts. Your site was the only one that had what we needed. I'm glad I found you! 254568
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by: Marty08/14/2015
Fast shipping, assemblies were the way to go. 219207
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by: Mike08/07/2015
Great place to deal with ,, shipping is fast, and products or top notch. 217611
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by: owen07/13/2015
Fast free shipping. Parts fit perfect with out any issue and priced well. I will definitely do business here again. 211528
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by: larry bullock02/05/2015
Thanks called and friendly help made sure all parts was correct and orders , received parts promptly and all installed well ,100%satisfied 172423
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by: MJ Construction01/21/2015
The Brakes were the correct ones and fit perfectly on the axles. Was a ten min replacement per axle. I only had a small decal to identify the original backing plate and the sales person was able to cross reference the number to drive at this set of brakes. Was very painless. Thanks Mike 170610
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by: John F.09/22/2014
Product was shipped in a timely manner. Product bolted right up, and worked perfectly. Great Job on this one! 152372
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by: dugout Bill11/27/2013
great service quick delivery exact match thanks e trailer 108624
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by: Jeff07/08/2013
Excellent products and service. 88105
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by: TONY P.08/07/2012
GREAT PRODUCT FAST SHIPPING A+++++ 50801
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