Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs

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• How to Pick Out Brake Assemblies for Terry Resort Fleetwood 5th Wheel Trailer
  Picking out brake assemblies for trailer axles is actually pretty easy but I am not able to determine the info I need from your trailer info since it's not something manufacturers keep records of. You do need to order a total quantity of 4 assemblies since To pick out the correct brake assemblies for your trailer you need to know a few things. You will want to measure the inner diameter of your hub/drums and the depth of the drums to determine what brake assembly dimensions you need....
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• Recommended Replacement Electric Brake Assembly for 3500 Pound Dexter Axle, 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
  For your 2002 Starcraft Constellation Series camper with a Dexter 3,500 lb. axle 10" x 2-1/4" drum, the replacement electric trailer brake assemblies, are # 23-27 for right hand side, and # 23-26 for the left; # 23-26-27, for the combined kit. These brakes fit a standard 4-bolt brake mounting flange and come with everything you need for installation, including the mounting hardware. I have added links to a couple video reviews for you to check out of these brakes.
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• Replacement Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes For 3,500 lb Axle
  Thanks so much for that info and we do indeed have the left hand Dexter electric brake you need for your 3,500 lb axle; I'll also list out the right hand just in case. Based on the info you provided, the correct parts are the following: - Left Hand: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - 3,500 lbs # 23-26 - Right Hand: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - 3,500 lbs # 23-27 - Complete Kit: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500...
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• Proper Adjustment of 10 Inch Electric Brakes On Trailer
  To adjust your brakes, you will want use a brake adjustment tool and turn the adjustment gear which is accessible through the back of the brake assembly. You will want to tighten the gear so that you cannot turn the wheel, then you will want to back the gear off 10 clicks. This will be the proper adjustment for the brakes and will need to be repeated on each brake assembly of the trailer (see video link). Another adjustment you will want to make is with your brake controller. If your brake...
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• Troubleshooting Weak Trailer Brakes After Converting from Hydraulic to Electric Drum Brakes
  There are several possible reasons why you have weak trailer brakes. Make sure the trailer is disconnected before testing the brakes. First, I recommend changing where the ground is located to a place closer to the brake assemblies. Make sure it is grounded to a clean and corrosion free location. Next, visually inspect the brakes for any grease or oil on the magnets and brake linings. Since the assemblies are new, it is unlikely that the magnets are bad or the drums have accrued grooves....
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• Brakes on 2011 Komfort Resort Tandem Axle Trailer Not Engaging Properly
  I would begin by inspecting the magnets on the trailer brakes. If the magnets have windings or wear marks, the magnets are bad and will need to be replaced. You would need to match up your brake assembly size for the correct replacement magnet. The next thing you will want to check is the wiring to the brake assembly and the magnets. Make sure that the brake assembly has a good connection and that there are no cut or frayed wires. You will want to make sure the magnets are connected to...
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• Troubleshooting a Dragging Electric Brake on a Trailer
  It sounds like there is an electrical short on your trailer wiring that is activating your left rear brake assembly and that is why the brake continues to drag and get hot. Since you have swapped the brake assembly out and still had the problem you know the problem is not in the assembly but somewhere else on the trailer wiring. I would start at the wiring near the brake assembly and check for corrosion and loose or exposed wires and fix as necessary. You will want to trace this back up...
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• Do Electric Trailer Brakes Work in Forward and in Reverse
  Yes, electric brake assemblies will work in reverse. The brake controller in your tow vehicle would still activate in reverse as long as the brakes are applied. The actuating arm of the Dexter assemblies part # 23-27 will apply the brakes when pushed in either direction. That means that in forward or reverse the assemblies will still apply trailer brakes.
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• Do Electric Trailer Brakes Work in Reverse
  When the brake magnet is pushed in either direction on the brake assembly (forward or backward), the brake shoes are forced apart which activates the trailer brakes. When pushed backwards the brakes won't apply quite as hard as when going forward, but they still do work. I have had brake assemblies at my desk and wondered the same thing so I pushed the actuating arm forward and backwards and found that either direction causes the shoes to push out.
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• Troubleshooting Power on Auxiliary Circuit with Trailer Disconnected from Tow Vehicle
  Most likely the problem has to do with your breakaway switch battery. You will want to make sure that the plunger of the switch isn't missing and that everything is wired up correctly. I attached an FAQ on breakaway batteries and a diagram of how they wire up for you to check out.
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• How do You Determine If a Trailer Brake Magnet is Worn Out
  If the brake magnet is worn to the point that the windings are visible then you know it's time to replace the magnet. However, magnets can also fail without the visible signs of wear. Check out the FAQ article I attached on testing brake magnets to see how to test your magnets to be sure they are functioning properly. I checked all of the replacement magnets we carry and none of them look like the magnet you submitted a picture of. If you determine you need to replace the magnets you could...
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• Identify Older Hayes Brake Magnet
  It looks like a Hayes Brake magnet part number 73400. We do not carry this part but I did a quick internet search and was able to find a couple places that sell them. From the research I did it looks like this is an older style of brake magnet used in the 1980's.
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• How to Choose Replacement Drums and Brakes for a 1966 M416 Military Trailer
  Due to the age of the trailer, we will want a little more information to make sure we get you the correct hub and drum assembly and brake assemblies. The best way to choose a replacement hub is by using the bearing and grease seal part numbers that are stamped into the metal cage of the bearing and the rubber of the seal. With these part numbers, I can cross reference the correct hub. If you cannot determine the part numbers of the bearings or seals, then the next best option is to measure...
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• Availability of 10-Inch Electric Drum Brake Assemblies to Fit 4-Bolt Mounting Flange
  All 10-inch electric brake assemblies we offer can be seen on the linked page. These are all for 10 x 2-1/4-inch drums and all use an integrated 4-bolt mounting scheme. You can find 5-bolt mounts in the 12 x 2-inch size but not the 10-inch diameter brakes. The second link will show you 12 x 2-inch brakes that do have a 5-hole mount. Some of these have a dual mounting hole pattern that can fit both 4- and 5-bolt flanges. You might double-check your hub/drum interior dimensions and then...
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• Troubleshooting Brake Controller Showing Not Connected When Trailer Is Connected
  Since you did not say what the age of the brake controller is the first thing I recommend is to connect the trailer. Go to the rear of the vehicle and make sure the vehicle side connector is receiving 12 volts. If it is not then sever the blue wire at the back of the controller about 4 to 5 inches from the controller. Use a voltmeter and test the blue wire coming from the back of the brake controller. Slide the manual gain all the way. It should read about 12 volts. If it does not there...
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• Trailer Brakes Not Performing Well After Installing New Brake Assemblies and Drums
  The fact that a trailer brake won't lock doesn't necessarily indicate a problem. For best braking, you do not want the brakes to lock up. A skidding tire doesn't provide optimal braking. However, if you can get things adjusted so that the brakes apply to a degree just short of lock up, you'll have the most effective braking possible. Since you have new hubs and brake assemblies, you shouldn't need to sand anything. Since the magnets are getting 12 volts, the most likely cause of what...
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• How Do You Know When Trailer Brake Pads/Drums Need to Be Replaced
  You would know to replace brake shoes the same way you would know with a vehicle. If performance is suffering and adjusting the brakes does not help and there are no other issues causing the poor performance it is probably time to change the brake shoes. Some shoes that have pads that are riveted on should be replaced once the pad wears down to that rivet. When you have the hub off the axle inspect the inside of it. Does it look torn up where the magnet rides or where the brake pads touch...
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• Replacement Dexter Brake Assembly for Part Number 023-217
  The correct Dexter brake assembly for you is the part # 23-27. This is a 3,500 lb Dexter assembly that measures 10 x 2-1/4 inches.
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• Selecting Trailer Wheels, Tires and Brakes for Off-Road Teardrop Trailer
  Vehicle wheels can have different offset than trailer wheels. Offset is any difference between a wheel's center line and the mounting surface. Positive offset moves the tire closer to the trailer frame and negative offset moves it away. This is why only special trailer wheels are recommended for use on a trailer. Similarly, only special trailer (ST) tires are recommended for use on trailers; passenger vehicle tires should not be used on a trailer, or vice versa. I linked for you our main...
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• Troubleshooting Low Voltage Output on Brake Controller with Brake Pedal and Override Lever
  Is the gain on the controller set all the way up? If it's set to 3.5v as the max that's as far as it will go with the lever or the brake pedal. Try maxing out all of the adjustment setting to see if that changes anything. What brake controller do you have? What vehicle is it? You have done most of the troubleshooting steps that are recommended so this is a tough one. Hopefully it's as simple as just adjusting the brake controller to a more aggressive setting. Since both the lever and...
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• Troubleshooting New Trailer Brakes Where One Side of Trailer Brakes Harder than the Other
  If the adjustment of both brake assemblies are good and you can notice that the one side of the brakes are pulling harder than the other that would lead me to believe that the problem is the grounds of the brake assemblies on the right side of the trailer. A lot of times trailer brakes ground to the frame. I would just run all of the grounds back to the main ground harness of the trailer to see if that fixes the problem. The other problem is that it could be that your brake magnets are...
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• Trailer Brakes Will Not Lock Up with Output Voltage Over 13 Volts
  If you are getting 13.8 volts at the magnets then that is more than enough. Maybe too much like there is a short somewhere. I recommend testing the brake magnets. First you can inspect the magnets and if you can see the copper windings coming through then the magnets will need to be replaced. To further test the magnets electrically you will need your volt meter and a separate 12 volt battery. I have included a link to our help article on testing brake magnets for you. Brakes can also...
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• Trailer Brake Controller Either Locks Up Trailer Brakes or Doesnt Brake Enough
  It is possible that the brake controller is mounted outside of the range specified in its manual and that could cause some unwanted behavior. If it is a time delay controller then you may need to adjust both the gain (power output) and the sync (how long it takes to ramp up to the preset gain level). You can also check to make sure both the trailer side and vehicle side connectors are clean and free of corrosion both on the pins as well as inside where the wires attach. I have included...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes that Lock Up w Manual Override of Controller But Not w Brake Pedal
  The fact that the trailer brakes will lock up with the first trailer when you apply the manual override lever indicates that the trailer brakes are probably just fine and that the issue is in the settings of the brake controller. Since I do not know what kind of brake controller you have you might try adjusting the sensitivity of the controller up if it's a proportional controller or the ramp up speed if it's a time delayed. That should allow the brakes to lock up sooner when you apply...
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