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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs
Part Number: 23-105
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$89.16
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$69.16 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate 
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Dexter Accessories and Parts - 23-105
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Brake Assembly
- Dexter
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Manual Adjust
- LH
- 6000 lbs
12" x 2" Driver's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 6,000-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 5-bolt pattern. Fits 14-1/2" to 16" 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" or 16"
- Axle rating: 6,000 lbs
- Limited 5-year warranty
K23-105-00 Dexter Electric Brake Assembly, LH - 6,000 lbs
Replaces 23-105
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
- Arrived Damaged
- Product did not meet expectations
- Wrong item was ordered
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
210 reviews
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Daniel
07/01/2026
The cost was very affordable. The product was excellent and straightforward to work with. Would recommend this set up and the company to anyone. Shipping was fast.
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Tim
08/30/2026
Arrived ahead of the scheduled date, brakes functioning as designed.
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Brent
09/27/2026
Made in USA! Fit and functioned perfectly!
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RCA
03/18/2026
The brake assemblies look great! I am a little disappointed in the wire length on the magnets. At 6inches long all four assemblies will require additional splicing to get to the junction boxes. Splicing is not good. 18 to 24 inch leads would be really nice.
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Jeffrey
07/22/2026
Very good customer service
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Adrian
10/05/2022
Quality product and strainer staff are knowledgeable and answered all of my questions
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John
08/09/2026
Brake was so easy to install ,everything worked as it should.
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Donald
06/11/2018
I bought a used toy boxa and quickly found out that the breaks were mowed down. I had trip planned to Yellowstone so, I needed these fast. They showed up on time and were the right part. I put them on drive from SoCal to Yellowstone which is 1500 miles. I re-adjust the break one morning in Yellowstone and haven’t looked back. Thank you Etrailer.com!!!! Here is a picture of my trailer in Idaho. We camped here one night before we got to Yellowstone.
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Dan
05/11/2019
I replaced the electric brakes on my dump trailer, and bought the Dexter 6000 lb set, fully assembled and ready to bolt on. They fit perfectly and are of the quality that I expected for American made products. I am very happy with my purchase.
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Al
09/24/2020
Parts all fit properly and worked great. Good product.
Al
9/25/2021
The brakes have been in for a year and work great. Installation was really easy. They came well packaged and with everything needed.
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Bill B. in Michigan
09/13/2011
service, great prices, quality products. Here's a before and after picture. It only took 30 minutes and basic tools to make the replacement. So much better than trying to clean up the old rusty one. Thanks again, Bill Borland in Michigan
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Edward S.
04/10/2019
I checked here locally on the cost of trailer brake shoes and magnets and found the price of etrailers' complete brakes and magnets assembled on a new backplate was by far less expensive. After removing the drum, this meant near zero labor, just five nuts to remove and replace the backplate then splice the wires. And another BIG plus, free shipping on an over thirty pound shipment. Wow so easy...And now I have all new brakes, magnets and all the other parts too, just seems to good to be true. I will continue to tell everyone about this labor saving and great priced product. Thank you etrailer.com.
Edward S.
4/12/2020
Now a year later and 3,500 miles without any problem or issues. Looking back I am very pleased with my purchase and the excellent service provided by eTrailer. Thanks so much. Stay safe...
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Terry N
10/06/2012
Argosy and needed a magnet but found out I could get whole new assemblies for $2.00 more! That's a deal! Just make sure if your backing plates have attached studs that you pick up the necessary grade 5 or 8 bolts, nuts and lock washers too.
Terry N.
4/10/2014
Worked just fine. Sold the trailer
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Gary
11/25/2024
I bought a half dozen cheap versions of this before buying this Dexter brand and I will not do that again. These Dexter brakes have worked for 100k miles amd still going, while the cheap ones failed catastrophically in less than 50k miles.
Gwendolyn Y.
11/25/2024
I'm happy to hear that these have kept you rollin for so long, Gary!
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CalvinL
05/04/2019
Less work than buying all the parts separately. Parts came in good physical condition. However, on 1 of the 4 assemblies, the adjuster and adjuster spring was loose in the packaging but was easily made whole.
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Charlie
04/02/2025
Easy installation, great customer service from Amy
Brooke M.
4/2/2025
I'll be sure to let Amy know you said so, Charlie. Glad to hear that install was smooth, too. Thank you :)
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David
12/16/2025
Correct parts were shipped and protected well. Thanks.
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Chuck
05/25/2017
Great price, quick shipping. Perfect bolt on replacement. etrailer is awesome.
Chuck
7/6/2018
Parts were perfect, still using them regularly. I need an axle but only see spindles online. Do you carry complete axles?
Rachael H.
7/6/2018
Thanks for the follow up, we do have some axles, and some axless options. I have included a link of our current offerings for your reference.
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Chester L.
04/11/2017
I am writing this very favorable review of my online shopping experience with etrailer. Recently I had to replace the brakes, hubs, wheels and tires on my travel trailer. Please keep in mind that I am a 65 year old man without a lot of experience with online shopping. Never-the-less, I decided to give it a try in hopes of saving some money. To my surprise, etrailer made the experience very easy and painless. Before I placed my order on line, I had a question about one of the items on my shopping list, so I placed a call to them. I spoke with a very lovely and patient Customer Service Representative by the name of Michelle S. She was very helpful in answering my questions and encouraged me to call her back directly when I was ready to place my order; and so I did. During the shipping process, she kept me informed through emails the status of my order and everything arrived on time and in great shape. I truly appreciate the personalized services I received doing business with etrailer. They truly removed all of the uncertainty and nervousness of shopping online.
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Seth
05/13/2024
Ordered 2 7k Dexter axle sets with brakes for replacement on our trailer and a year later they’ve been great. Customer service and follow up from Etrailer has been above and beyond expectations. Great and very knowledgeable people to do business with.
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Dave R
08/31/2016
It fit my 89 Airstream perfectly. Original unit broke a spring and totally self destructed. This and the brake drum with bearings fixed everything. About $50 cheaper than buying from my local brake shop who I have dealt with for 30 years.
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Dean E.
05/12/2015
Excellent service over the phone, arrived quicker then told when I ordered. Real easy to replace, 5 mounting nuts and the 2 wires for the brake hook-up. Can't beat the price, a lot better ordering the whole brake assembly then just the brake shoes. Hardest thing was dealing with the messy wheel bearings. As always, GREAT JOB ETRAILER.
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Bob W
01/25/2014
It fits. Easy installation. Service was great.
Bob W.
1/25/2015
They work.......thats what matters.
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Jeffery
02/22/2019
Didnt realize how bad the brakes were until they were replaced! Now, the trailer actually stops!!!
Jeff M.
2/23/2020
Perfect! The brakes work as they should. Perfect fit!!
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