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• What Are The Bolt Pattern Dimensions Of The Dexter 12 Backing Plates 23-443
  Hello Greg, thanks for reaching out. The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-443 uses an industry standard 7-bolt pattern. I have included a picture that shows the bolt pattern dimensions for you below. These are all measured center hole to center hole. Part # 23-443 is the right hand side, then # 23-442 for the left hand side. Reply below with any other questions or comments and I am happy to help.
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• Replacement Brake Shoes for Dexter 12k Axles
  To replace the brake shoes on your Dexter 12k axle you will want the Right Hand Shoe and Lining for Dexter 12-1/4" x 5" Electric Brake Assembly item # BP04-375 and the Left Hand item # BP04-365. These shoes are the replacements for the Right Hand Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly item # 23-443 and the Left Hand item # 23-442.
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• Comparison of Dexter Axle and Axle Technology 12,000 Pound Brake Assemblies
  Dexter Axle has the brand recognition so that will definitely weigh more in their favor. Axle Technology isn't as well known even though their parts are very common on trailers but they're mostly used buy trailer manufacturers. So their parts often come on trailers but aren't as commonly used when someone is buying replacement parts. The Axle Technology brakes, like # AKEBRK-12R for the right and # AKEBRK-12L for the left, are good quality brakes and some of our installers here even...
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• Replacement Brake Assembly and Oil Seal for Dexter 00828510 Brake Drums
  It looks as if you have the # 8-285-10UC3-A Dexter Oil Bath hubs. Thanks for sending the photo! Those hubs take a 12 x 3-3/8 inch brake assembly, I'd recommend a self-adjusting brake assembly kit like # K23-532-533-00 which are compatible with a 4 bolt brake flange. This includes the right and left brake assembly. The correct oil seal for your hubs is # 10-63, which has a 2.25 inch ID and a 3.376 inch OD. You can see some product videos for these product by clicking the provided links.
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• Dexter 12,000 lb Axle Replacement Brake Assemblies
  For 12,000 lb Dexter axles we do have the correct brake assembly replacements with the part # 23-442 for the left hand side or the part # 23-443 for the right hand side.
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• After Replacing Brake Magnets Trailer Brakes Are Weak
  Nine times out of ten, the issue is that the brakes need to be adjusted. You will need to adjust the brakes out to where you can hear a slight but constant drag of the pads on the drums. If the brakes are properly adjusted then it could be that the new magnets are not the right size for the brake assemblies or the assemblies themselves are not rated high enough for the 12K axles. For 12K Dexter axles you should be using # 23-442 for the left side and # 23-443 for the right side. Check...
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• Brake Assemblies Compatible With Dexter 12,000 lb Axles
  Yes, the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # AKEBRK-12R for the right hand and # AKEBRK-12L For the left had are confirmed to fit your Dexter 12K Axles. They are comparable to the Dexter Assemblies # 23-442 and # 23-443. You may also be interested in the Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes # W80630 to adjust your brake assemblies.
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• What Would Cause Brand New Trailers Brakes to Feel Weak
  How far did you adjust them? Since some adjustment helped noticeably it would seem that more adjustment would get you where you need to be. Typically you want to tighten them until there's a noticeable drag that you can hear as you turn the wheel by hand. It's also possible the brake assemblies are self-adjusting which would mean that with every application they'll click tighter and tighter until they are fully adjusted and would be as powerful as you'd need. What brake controller are you...
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