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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs

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12" x 2" Passenger's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 6,000-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 5-bolt pattern. Nev-R-Adjust brakes require little maintenance. Fits 14-1/2" to 16-1/2" wheels. 1-800-940-8924 to order Dexter accessories and parts part number 23-459 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Dexter products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Dexter Accessories and Parts - 23-459

  • Trailer Brakes
  • Electric Drum Brakes
  • Brake Assembly
  • Dexter
  • 12 x 2 Inch Drum
  • Self Adjust
  • RH
  • 6000 lbs

12" x 2" Passenger's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 6,000-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 5-bolt pattern. Nev-R-Adjust brakes require little maintenance. Fits 14-1/2" to 16-1/2" 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
  • Nev-R-Adjust brakes automatically adjust to deliver optimum performance and braking power
    • No need for manual brake adjustments
    • Proper adjustment leads to better brake efficiency and less wear on your tow vehicle's brakes
  • 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: right hand (passenger's side)
  • Dimensions: 12" diameter x 2" wide
  • Mounting flange bolt pattern: 5 bolt
  • Wheel size: 14-1/2", 15", 16" and 16-1/2"
  • Axle rating: 6,000 lbs
  • Limited 5-year warranty


K23-459-00 Dexter 12" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly for 6K Axles - RH

Replaces 23459 and 23-459





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12" x 2" Passenger's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 6,000-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 5-bolt pattern. Nev-R-Adjust brakes require little maintenance. Fits 14-1/2" to 16-1/2" wheels.

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I purchased 4 of the 12" Nev-R-Adjust brake assemblies for my Cardinal becuse I have been having some squeaky and binding brake issues with the old ones. I was surprised at how quickly I received them. They are easy to install; just undo the old wiring, remove the five bolts holding the backing plate brake assembly and put the new ones on. These are a bit more expensive than replacing just the shoes but ALOT easier and more dependable. Unfortunately I have not had a chance to test drive the rig to see if this corrected the problem.
But take note that the two little rubber covers on the backing plate by the star wheel are not included. These must be ordered seperately.



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These Dexter fit the Lippert axles perfectly. I HAVE NOT road tested them yet, but wanted to leave a review regardless mainly because etrailer asked me to. These brakes are a good value, really, but they are packaged poorly in a large box with only some brown paper. They are pretty heavy and that means lots of banging going on in delivery. One of the pads had a chip missing and 2 were unassembled--cable and star wheel dislodged. I contacted etrailer and they sent me 2 new ones and emailed me a return label. All said, it was an inconvenience, but the price can't be beat. Again, performance has yet to be determined, but I'm obviously all in as they are mounted.



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The conversion from Hydraulic to electric brakes was TOO easy. Totally completed 4 wheel overhaul (bearing kit BK3-110) and brake conversion (including wiring) in just over 3 hours. On the road and working AWESOME. Only item that threw me (not a big deal) the cotter pin in BK3-110 was too small for the spindle and nut. Had some the right size in the shop so no worries.



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When I was looking for brake pads for our fifth wheel these came up as a very pleasant surprise. I had never seen these full brake assemblies before.

I had not done mechanical work for a good many years and these were perfect. All you have to do is undo five nuts, exchange old assembly for new and replace the nuts. You also have to splice the two wires for the electric brakes and you should be sure to use a heat shrink sleeve to keep the connection from corroding. BTW, you don't have to worry about polarity with the wires.

In short it takes longer to dismount the tire and hub than it does to change these out. Great.

Regrettably, I forgot to take pics but these make for a very clean job.



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Perfect fit, quality materials, arrived early.



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We put these never adjust brakes on after we removed the manual adjust brakes from our Cargo Trailer converted to a RV. We then installed the never adjust electric brakes and broke them in according to the instructions. We then started and completed a 19,400 mile trip from Florida to California then to Washington then to the UP of Michigan then to the Adirondack Mountains of NY and then back to Florida. We never had a problem with the brakes. We visited 17 National Parks, 7 state parks and numerous national forests. Great trip with no problems.



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Wanted to wait until after our most recent trip with our trailer before giving you the one year follow-up. Just pulled the trailer almost 1000 miles in the Rocky Mountains. The Nev-R-Adjust brakes & drums worked great and I felt very confident in their performance. I really appreciate not having to crawl under the trailer to adjust the brakes. All are good products and I would recommend them to all.



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Perfect replacement for my 24ft Hallmark trailer. Very easy to install, just bolt on and connect the wires. With the automatic adjustment there is nothing else to do! I recommend putting some extra anti-seize to be on the safe side (I had similar brakes seize up after a big winter in the North East). Also you will need 2 plugs per assembly to cover the adjustment holes (the brakes don't come with any plug and have 2 holes!)



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I bought these for my 30' fifth wheel trailer. The product arrived quickly from Etrailer.com. Appears to be well made with quality components made in the USA. I have only completed one side so, I can not write about performance however, from my initial impression these will work fine.

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Great J.

8/31/2016

Its been a year since the install and I am happy to say all is well. One thing to note about these brakes is you must adjust them initially!. It will take a very long time to adjust them if you dont do the initial adjustment. The paint has not chipped nor do I see any signs of rust.



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Works as described



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This was a perfect replacement for my broken trailer brake. Quality product that works great! Easy to install.



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They are nice



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Great availability and product. Fast sh ipping.



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In stalled one side today perfect fit.



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Arrived on time, in new packaging, and good in appearance



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I purchased the 12" auto adjust brake set for my trailer. They arrived in a timely manner and installation was VERY easy. 5 bolts and 2 wire connections and one unit done.

They worked as they should from the first use. I only took it around the block to make sure they worked as they should and they worked just fine.

If you need to replace your brakes I would look at these as they make it A LOT easier than just replacing the shoes although a bit more expensive, but then again everything on the backing plate is new and won't need to be replaced for a long time down the road.

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Mike M.

6/27/2014

I am real happy with them! I have an older double axel 29ft toy hauler thatonly 2 of the 4 brakes were working. So after installing the new brakesneedless to say it stops like it should!Im very happy with them and glad that they worked like they were supposedto!If I need parts again I check your site to see if you have it and go fromthere.Thanks again!



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These went on very easy, and worked great right out of the box. It was nice to have them all match. I spliced them in a couple days before going on a 1,000+ mile vacation to Arizona. They've worked flawlessly (I check them to make sure they aren't hung up). This was just one headache eliminated for the trip by just getting new brakes instead of messing around with junky old ones. We've had the toyhauler out on several other trips also. I will purchase again if I need any for another trailer.

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J.d.

2/12/2018

The brakes have been working great. After the initial installment and adjustment, I havent had to do any additional work to any of them. They are performing great, really better than I expected. I always test them with my brake controller when I first get back on the road and they have always worked. I have recd a few of my friends to buy any parts they need from your website as it was easy and had lots of options trailer stores around here are pretty limited.



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Correct part. Part was received in good time



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Outstanding customer service and very fast shipping.



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New brake assemblies were easier to install than just shoes and price was not much more than shoes. Excellent quality. Work better than originals.








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1 of my originals literally disintegrated, so I replaced all 4 to hopefully avoid future issues! very pleased, quick shipping, easy install.



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E-Trailer had exactly what I needed and it shipped the same day.



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The tires were not what I ordered, I never authorized a substitution.



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Fast delivery, product fit perfectly and was just as discribed. Purchased 6 never adjust Assy's for 6000 lb axles. Much easier than replacing part by part.

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Mike B.

12/19/2017

Still working great with no issues



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Did a remove and replace. Original Dexter Brake assemblies had curved wear and missing the brake adjusting plugs, getting dust and no doubt water in them from the Airstream plant in Jackson Center, OH. All EIGHT of eight wheels had them missing.

That was my Problem. Now the Cure:

etrailer had two Brake Assembly kits at my door three days after ordering. I installed them today and they work and had supplied five fresh locking bolts and the two plastic brake adjusting plugs.

I am one happy Airstream trailer camper. First time doing brakes on a trailer and it was much easier doing the complete assembly. Will break them in as suggested in their installation instructions.

I recommended etrailer.com on the Airforums.com that Airstream owners follow for information. One member already said he ordered parts, as he did not know how to find what he needed.

Excellent service ordering from my computer. Notice of parts being shipped was emailed to me. Parts were dropped off at my doorstop. If the carton had some glazed doughnuts included... it would have been 5% better.

George J.... you did me right as a first time customer.


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