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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - Parking Brake Ready - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - Parking Brake Ready - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K
Part Number: 23-112-113
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Dexter Trailer Brakes - 23-112-113
Highlights
- Park Securely on Uneven Ground: Parking-brake-ready design keeps the trailer steady when stopped.
- Straightforward Bolt-On Install: Left and right assemblies fit 5-bolt flanges for quick setup.
- Reliable Braking Power: 12" x 2" electric drums deliver strong torque on 6,000-lb axles.
- Protects from Dirt and Debris: Adjuster plugs seal components to maintain consistent braking feel.
- Easy Manual Adjustment: Star-wheel access from the backing plate lets you fine-tune pad contact fast.
- Proven Compatibility: Works with most standard hub-and-drum assemblies including Dexter and Lippert.
Features to know about
Hold Steady on Any Grade: Parking-Brake-Ready 12" Electric Assemblies
When your trailer’s parked on uneven ground, it’s good to have extra holding power. These Dexter 12" x 2" electric brake assemblies are parking-brake-ready, so you can hook up a lever and cables to keep everything secure when stopped. They give you more control than hydraulic setups and only need a standard electric brake controller.
Reliable Stopping for Heavy Loads: Rated for 6,000-lb Axles
Built for strength and control, these brakes fit most standard hub-and-drum assemblies rated for 6,000 lbs. The shoes are fully bonded—not riveted—for consistent braking torque, and the adjuster plugs help keep dirt and debris out. They’re designed for 14-1/2", 15", and 16" wheels with a 5-bolt mounting flange and a 12" diameter x 2" width drum fit.
Simple Hands-On Maintenance: Manual Adjust Design
If you like to keep things dialed in yourself, these brakes make it straightforward. A few turns of the star wheel through the backing plate keeps them performing like new. The design is easy to access with a jack and basic hand tools, so regular adjustment only takes minutes and helps maintain strong, even braking.
Swap-In Compatibility: Direct Fit for Standard 5-Bolt Flanges
Installing new brakes shouldn’t mean drilling or guessing about fit. These left- and right-hand assemblies bolt directly to most standard 5-bolt mounting flanges used on Dexter and Lippert axles. Mounting nuts are included (bolts sold separately), making it a quick bolt-on upgrade when replacing worn or dragging brake setups.
Specs
Application
- Compatible hub-and-drum assemblies: most standard hub-and-drum assemblies, including etrailer, Dexter, and Lippert (LCI)
Dimensions
- Drum size: 12" diameter x 2" wide
Mounting
- Mounting flange bolt pattern: 5 bolt
Wheel Compatibility
- Wheel size: 14-1/2", 15", or 16"
Weight and Capacity
- Axle rating: 6,000 lbs
Warranty
- Limited warranty: 5-year warranty
23-112 Dexter Electric Brake Assembly with Parking Brake Lever - LH - Driver Side - 12" x 2" - Manual Adjust - 6,000 lbs
23-113 Dexter Electric Brake Assembly with Parking Brake Lever - RH - Passenger Side - 12" x 2" - Manual Adjust - 6,000 lbs
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8
1753 reviews
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Scott
10/13/2025
Brakes fit right into my '65 Airstream Globetrotter. They came with nuts, but not the studs. New nuts were coarse thread and the original are fine. If you order these either buy new studs to match the nuts or be ready to try to salvage the old studs and nuts.
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Donny
06/11/2026
Very thankful that Robin and the team were able to find what I needed for this rig
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Patrick
08/21/2026
SERVICE WAS GREAT !!
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Roger
07/22/2026
GREAT help getting correct parts
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David
11/06/2023
fter a long day of improvising we managed to get the parking brake kit operational with the Dexter electric assemblies. Not ideal by any means but in a rush to ship the trailer overseas this is the best we can do with the limited time today.
To connect the cable to the external arm of the break asy we used an off-the-shelf split bolt an nut designed for electrical grounding. It became necessary to enlarge the mounting hole in the arm to 3/8". This was quite difficult and had to be done on a drill press as the mechsnical arm is made from hardended steel.
Nonetheless this gave us a mechanical connection between the dead end of cable and the mechanical arm.
(The black paint on the arm was boiled off during the process of drilling due to high heat generated drilling thru the hardened steel. )
The angled mounting point of the cable did not fit great into the 90 degree bracket of the brake asy but it actually engaged enough to lock into place well enough to operate ok.
Otherwise, not pretty installation but functional and we believe it will satisfy Brazilian DOT regulations which require a mechanical parking brake with separate control than the electric tow and breakaway brake actuator.
Still quite disappointing and puzzlibg Dexter offers this electric brake asy with mechanical parking break mechanism but does not offer a cable kit designed to interface and operate with it. Seems crazy to have such a part designed but no cable & hardware kit for it.
To connect the cable to the external arm of the break asy we used an off-the-shelf split bolt an nut designed for electrical grounding. It became necessary to enlarge the mounting hole in the arm to 3/8". This was quite difficult and had to be done on a drill press as the mechsnical arm is made from hardended steel.
Nonetheless this gave us a mechanical connection between the dead end of cable and the mechanical arm.
(The black paint on the arm was boiled off during the process of drilling due to high heat generated drilling thru the hardened steel. )
The angled mounting point of the cable did not fit great into the 90 degree bracket of the brake asy but it actually engaged enough to lock into place well enough to operate ok.
Otherwise, not pretty installation but functional and we believe it will satisfy Brazilian DOT regulations which require a mechanical parking brake with separate control than the electric tow and breakaway brake actuator.
Still quite disappointing and puzzlibg Dexter offers this electric brake asy with mechanical parking break mechanism but does not offer a cable kit designed to interface and operate with it. Seems crazy to have such a part designed but no cable & hardware kit for it.
by:
Tom
07/15/2025
Easy install. Takes a few miles to break in the magnets then they do the job.
by:
Carlos
06/06/2025
Great upgrade for my RV using Dexter parts
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Thomas
03/25/2024
Ashley was outstanding. Knew what I needed even if I didn't. Bolt on replacement. Have not completed the install, but so far everything is perfect. Only thing that would be cool would be a cable regulator so we could attach the parking brake. I will manage.
by:
Ray
04/13/2023
OE Replacement brake assemblies @ a good price and fast shipping.
by:
Ross
06/03/2019
First order I’ve made that was actually correct. I’ll save you all from the long story but will not be doing business with etrailer again.
Product is great though.
Product is great though.
by:
Robert
07/28/2022
I was looking for an upgrade to the Chinese brakes that came on the trailer.
by:
Edward
11/09/2022
pretty easy to install the instructions were great
by:
Ben
08/01/2019
fast shipping
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Krista
03/08/2024
very fast shipping - sonic!!!!
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James
09/12/2022
Good price and OEM parts for my trailer
by:
Donald
09/21/2020
What we needed and got here quick, really important with our small shop that we don't have projects tying up space.
by:
Lister
11/02/2022
First thing that comes to mind good quality
by:
Jonathan
07/04/2020
Easy to install and works perfectly.
by:
Jim
07/08/2026
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Bill
05/13/2026
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Tracy
01/12/2026
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Krista
03/12/2024
they worked perfectly
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George
09/13/2024
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Joe
09/15/2025
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08/15/2021
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