Packing bearings by hand and swapping seals is messy and time-consuming. This hub-and-drum assembly uses Dexter’s 50mm Nev-R-Lube cartridge bearings that never need greasing or packing. The sealed roller bearing design moves slightly with axle flex to reduce wear, eliminating the need for routine bearing maintenance or seal replacement. Just install it and you’re done.
When you’re towing serious weight, you want confident stopping power. This 12" diameter x 2" wide drum works with 12" electric or hydraulic brake assemblies to give you smooth, reliable braking. It’s designed for 7,000-lb trailer axles and has a 3,500-lb capacity per hub, giving you the strength and durability needed for demanding hauls.
The hub-and-drum assembly comes ready with bearings, snap rings, grease cap, wheel bolts, and 1/2"-diameter lug nuts included. The sturdy iron build stands up to years of service, and with the hardware already in place, installation is straightforward and solid.
This assembly fits wheels from 16" to 17-1/2" and uses a common 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern for easy wheel matching. The 3.35" grease cap flange diameter ensures a secure, consistent fit on your 7,000-lb Nev-R-Lube axle. With a 5-year or 100,000-mile limited warranty, it’s built for long-term reliability trip after trip.
1. Count the lug holes
Look at the wheel hub or the back of the wheel and count how many lug holes there are(also called bolt holes).
Common configurations include: 4-lug, 5-lug, 6-lug and 8 lug
2a. For even lug counts (4-lug, 6-lug, 8-lug)
Measure from the center of one lug hole directly across to the center of the hole opposite it.
Common configurations: 4 on 4", 6 on 5.5", 8 on 6.5"
2b. For odd lug counts (5-lug)
Measure from the center of one lug hole to the outer edge of the hole directly across (not center-to-center since there's no directly opposite hole).
Common configurations: 5 on 4.5" (most popular), 5 on 5", 5 on 4.75", 5 on 5.5"
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
There was some damage from shipping but e trailer didn’t hesitate to get the replacement parts to us promptly. Everything went together easily and I was back on the road. Thank you for your excellent customer service and support.
This was a replacement for a Dexter brake that was on a 4 year old Airstream that had less than 9000 miles on it and proved to be defective. Dexter wouldn’t honor the 5-year warranty since I wasn’t the original owner. Service from etrailer was great but I wouldn’t select another Dexter product if there were other options.
I was very satisfied with the quality of the Dexter OEM hub/drum and brake assemblies. These items were installed on our 2015 Airstream Eddie Bauer and were an exact match to the factory originals parts.
Will at etrailer was great. Very knowledgeable and professional. He knew his products and how to choose the right ones.
I was glad to find and get a OEM part’s at a fair price. The fit of the drums was exactly as originally drums. I will continue getting my parts from etrailer as I need to replace parts for my 5th wheel and utility trailer.
Dexter discontinues these 7200lb neverlube axle parts but etrailer has them. Good support, I called to verify bearing cartridges were the same and got a new hub,drum, bearing assembly that bolted right up, complete with all new snap rings, axle nut, even the torque to 145 label. Thanks etrailer
Fantastic service and selection.
Everyone else said 2 weeks for part I needed, they had 21 in stock ready to go!!!!! THANK YOU ETRAILER AND EMMA K!!!!
**********(ten stars)
Always the correct part super quick shi pping!
Well I ordered it in July when broke down in Buffalo. It was to be a spare part. It came. The neighbor took it off the porch and kept it. In August we returned and opened up the box. It was 11 bottles of Tea Shampoo/conditioner. I called etrailer and talked to Shawnee. She sent another hub assembly and arranged for UPS to pick up the hair products. The new hub arrived.......in a damaged box. The hub was there but the loose hardware was missing out the hole in the side of the box. I emailed etrailer and they sent the hardware items. They arrived today. Their response was quick. It didn't cost me anything extra. Of course, this was messed up and I'm happy I wasn't broke down awaiting for the parts. I think the etrailer part was good except for the packing of the second shipment. I'm not so impressed with the freight company, UPS. The hub is 39 pounds and need additional box reinforcement.
However, other orders in the past have come with no problems.
Nev-R-Lube bearings are very nerve racking. I'm so used to repacking and checking bearings annually these types of bearings worry me when traveling. So, after 10 years and 50,000 miles I decided to replace them. Etrailer had the best price on the hub and drum assembly, which was a no brainer. I have now had the new bearing on for a full year and 9,000 miles with no problems. RV bearings run cooler, braking is excellent. Installation was a breeze. Nev-R-Lube bearings are not one of my major concerns any longer.
We were going camping with friends at Carlyle lake. Two of these friends were Steve and Nancy. Nancy works at etrailer. On the way my breakaway brake was accidentally pulled by a piece of equipment in the back of the truck. I checked the main plug but not the breakaway. Needless to say by the time Igor there 50 miles my brakes and drums were toast. Steve got om the phone to Nancy and ordered me a new set. Nancy who was working picked them up and brought them to me the next day. Thank to them and Steve C. We had the brakes in a day and had them replaced and we are back rolling safely again. The product was an easy install from watching the video. Thanks again to my friends at etrailer. They are the greatest.
Price and service can't be beat!
Ordering parts from trailer has always been a good experience. Installation was easy and pretty straightforward.
I was blown away! We are leaving for a trip in a few days and unfortunately just discovered an issue with the Dexter Auto adjust brakes. Etrailer said the parts should arrive in 2 days and I was doubtful. Sure enough, they arrived when they said! Very impressed!
Everything went well. This is not the first drum I've gotten from you all for this axle but the spindle nuts are not the right size. My spindles have a 31mm outside diameter and the nuts that come with drum are much to small. I asked the agent if I had a choice and he said no.
Professional and personal we had a few distractions but when all said and done Nathan came through. Airstream is going on the safely and with a new set of breaks and hub . Very HAPPY. And recommend them for All of your RV NEEDS!!??
Great quality. E-trailers customer is top of the line.
Exactly what we ordered. Was a pleasure doing business with etrailer got my order out same day even though we were a little late on getting order in. Made my customer very happy to get back on the road. Thank you
etrailer came through as always, part wasn’t in stock but called customer service & communication was great. Part arrived as soon as possible & as described. Thank you!
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