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

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10" x 2-1/4" Passenger's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 3,500-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 4-bolt pattern. Fits 13" to 15" wheels. 1-800-940-8924 to order Dexter accessories and parts part number 23-27 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Dexter products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.

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Dexter Accessories and Parts - 23-27

10" x 2-1/4" Passenger's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 3,500-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 4-bolt pattern. Fits 13" to 15" 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 and hardware included
Made in the USA

Specs:

Application: most standard hub-and-drum assemblies, including Dexter, Lippert (LCI), and AL-KO
Configuration: right hand (passenger's side)
Dimensions: 10" diameter x 2-1/4" wide
Mounting flange bolt pattern: 4 bolt
- Distance between bolt holes: 2-7/8" apart on center
Wheel size: 13", 14", and 15"
Axle rating: 3,500 lbs
Limited 5-year warranty

K23-027-00 10" x 2 1/4" RH Electric Brake Assembly - Passengers Side - 3.5K Axles

Replaces 23-27

Customer Satisfaction Score:

99% were satisfied with this product

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by: Grant 10/09/2026

very good to work with fast to ship out

by: Michael 10/07/2025 One Year Later

The axles I purchased from eTrailer were a perfect fit. eTrailer has consistently made the ordering and installation process straightforward and hassle-free. I will definitely continue to rely on eTrailer for future purchases. Plus their prices are resonable!

by: Mark 07/23/2014

This is a Dexter OEM brake assembly, so it was manufactured per Dexter spec's and quality control.

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by: Giancarlos 06/22/2019

Excellent product, quality and customer service.

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by: Jeff K 12/18/2016 One Year Later

I removed and reconditioned the axles on my snowmobile trailer. Salt corrosion damaged the brake assemblies. The replacements assemblies from etrailer.com bolted right on and made short work of the brake repair.

Jeff K. One Year Later

12/22/2017

Still working just fine.

by: Jim Matheson 10/08/2016 One Year Later

We bought bearings,seals,brakes and brake drums for our horse trailer as we travel around with are furry pet.We give a A+ for quality,service and price .will use trailer for all are future needs. Thank you

Jim M. One Year Later

10/8/2017

Just great.We bought wheel bearings,Brake shoes and drum.I just repacked the wheel bearings and everything looks new.Your great company and a good price 2 thumbs up and 2 happy horses.

by: Mike 01/20/2017 One Year Later

I bought a new car trailer with brakes on only 1 axle. etrailer had the exact same brakes for me to put on the second axle. These drum brakes were really easy to install, wire and adjust / re-adjust. I'd really recommend brakes on both axles if like me you're towing close to 7000lb. I've made a couple emergency stops around town, and didn't have the feeling i was being pushed by the trailer at all.
I'd also really recommend getting a high tech brake controller if you're buying one. I had a cheap one that really sucked, i had to constantly readjust brake power every time my speed varied (to stop being pushed by the trailer at speed or jerking to a stop at low speed). Annoying and dangerous IMO.

by: Dave L 10/24/2013

Still got to put them on, but they look good, I forgot to order the brake controller so I missed out on the free shipping,.
Can you make a recommendation for a controller, I have a 2004 Chevy Sub 1500. Nothing fancy

Patrick B.

10/31/2013

One of my favorite controllers is the Prodigy P2, part 90885. It has all the important features for a proportional controller, without extra bells and whistles that may be nice but not necessary. A relative new-comer to us, that has been received well so far is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller -, part # RED44FR-3015-S. It gives you a knob to install in your vehicles panel which takes up far less room then the brake controllers of the past.

by: Steven 11/18/2019

Came as described, packaged i a “ bulletproof” package & parts went on without a hassle. Delivery was quick. Only company to trust in trailer maintenence

Steven One Year Later

11/19/2020

Perfectly functioning, dead reliable product

by: ezreider 06/02/2013

Used these electric brake assemblies to replace the hydraulic units which became useless due to the master cylinder in the coupler becoming rusted and frozen up. Everything about the units was top notch and they bolted directly in place of the hydraulic backing plates. Shipping was fast with detailed follow up provided by Etrailer (probably the best of any internet company I've dealt with.)

Packaging was more than enough with more packing material and staples than was really required. ( 15 staples in the box ends alone where 5 would have been more than enough) Unfortunately, the assemblies were "nested" back to front into one another which caused the brake shoe of one unit to cut off the wire leads of the other. "Back to back" or "front to front" would have solved this issue which has happened to other customers. Additionally, the one plate had dust plugs for the brake adjuster provided while the other one had none. Both of these problems were minor but kept the experience from being totally outstanding.

by: NormB 08/27/2019 One Year Later

Added brakes to my 6X10 Wells Cargo enclosed trailer. They are working great. Easy install. As always, new trailer brakes take some time to wear in before you get full "lock - up" level braking. I'd buy these again. As always, great order and order fulfillment experience with etrailer.

by: Dan P. 02/11/2017 One Year Later

A year ago I ordered 4 trailer brake assembly sets, brake drums and bearings. They arrived quickly and in good condition. Everything fit well and I had no problems when I towed my trailer across the country. I would definitely buy from Etrailer again.

by: Jeff R. 11/25/2012

assemblies ordered were easy to install. It was much easier than trying to rebuild my existing brakes. The instructional videos from etrailer.com made the installation of the breakaway kit a breeze. Shipping was upgraded for free and received my order very quickly. It was a pleasure doing business with etrailer.com.

by: Sean H 03/24/2020 One Year Later

About a year ago I replaced all my existing breaks on my camper with these. Swapping them out was painless (first time doing so.) After getting the adjustment correct on the brakes and the brake controller they’ve worked great! We have a lot of hills where we live and camp almost every weekend May-October and have had no issues. I will double check in the spring but as of when we parked for the winter there was no need for adjustment yet, plenty of pad left for another season or two!

by: Jeff Haas 04/29/2015

Good service good product. Thank You
Jeff Haas Brighton Mi.

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by: Mr.R 11/15/2014

OEM Made in USA and Dexter original. Exact fit. This is the best way to service brake systems especially on tandem axle applications. Great price, great service. Best with new nuts and lock washers and new Dexter drums and did I mention made in USA.

by: Jeff Haas 04/29/2015

Good service good product. Thank You
Jeff Haas Brighton Mi.

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by: James 05/27/2020

I am refurbishing a vintage trailer and the previous owner had disconnected the brakes, not sure why. To be safe I decided to go brand new. These brake assemblies arrived in the factory package in good condition. They were easy to install and are working fine. As always the folks at etrailer.com are great to work with and always check up to insure that all is well and address any concerns. Thanks

by: RMC 07/10/2013

Haven't been able to try them out yet, but they installed pretty easily, even for having never dealt with trailer brakes before. The only complaints I have are that the hardware and adjuster hole plugs were not included. Seriously, can't we add a buck on the price and throw them in?

by: Slim R. 09/23/2015

Good product, just what I expected.
However, be aware that it does not include the nuts for the 4 studs that hold the backing plate to the axle. You'll have to come up with those on your own.

Slim R. One Year Later

9/23/2016

Thank you. No problems.

by: Scott D. 06/03/2012

function were excellant. Assembly was a breeze, especially with the non-polarity of the wires. Just bolt them on, plug them in, adjust them, and go. Recommend buyers also purchase the 4 nuts that hold each backing plate onto the trailer's mounting flange. They do not come with the assemblies, and 7/16 x 20 (fine thread) nuts are getting difficult to come by. I went to my local Lowes to purchase 16 nuts and lock washers for the 4 assemblies I purchased.. They only had 17 nuts in the entire store.

by: Mike B. 03/12/2012

for about the same price as a brake job at the trailer shop. Shipped quickly...etrailer even upgraded my shipping at N/C.

The brake assembly and hubs were simple to install. The brake controller took less than a minute to install.

Good prices, great service. Would definitely do business with etrailer again.

by: Everett w. 04/08/2015

10" Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 23-27 is quick and easy to install. saves hours of frustration trying to assemble brake lining and springs. I recommend to buy the brake drum that goes with the brake assembly also. No power tools needed for this job. View the provided on line instruction and viewing the video was very helpful installing this product. Thank ETrailer

by: Dave G. 09/27/2016 One Year Later

Changing these out was easier than I would have thought. Everything went together without a hitch. Pardon the pun. I am very happy with the quick shipping, ease of installation and performance of the brakes.

Thank you.

by: Walter 04/20/2013

The product was as advertised or better and shipping was great. They showed up sooner then I expected and just ahead of a nasty storm with heavy snow and high winds which I was afraid was going to delay the shipment until the following week- Kudos to UPS! Was able to track them all the way. Didnt get any pictures but they were an easy bolt on- much better than replacing the brake shoes and magnet separately. Also you cant beat Dexter Made in the USA quality. Thanks again....Walter Hagen

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