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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7,000 lbs
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Dexter Axle Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- Dexter Axle
- Manual Adjust
- Brake Set
12" x 2" Driver's-side and passenger's-side electric trailer brake assemblies fit 7,000-lb axles. Mounting flanges have a 5-bolt pattern. Fit 14.5" to 16" wheels.
Features:
- Electric brakes are easier to install and offer more user control than hydraulic brakes
- Require 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
- Left-hand (driver's-side) brake assembly, right-hand (passenger's-side) brake assembly, and mounting nuts included
- Mounting bolts sold separately
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Dimensions: 12" diameter x 2" wide
- Mounting flange bolt pattern: 5 bolt
- Wheel size: 14-1/2", 15" or 16"
- Axle rating: 7,000 lbs
23-180 12" Dexter Electric Brake Assembly, LH - 7,000 lbs
23-181 12" Dexter Electric Brake Assembly, RH - 7,000 lbs
Item # 23-180-181
Customer Reviews
Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7,000 lbs - 23-180-181
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (25 Customer Reviews)
12" x 2" Driver's-side and passenger's-side electric trailer brake assemblies fit 7,000-lb axles. Mounting flanges have a 5-bolt pattern. Fit 14.5" to 16" wheels.
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by: Joe12/12/2020
I bought a set of leaf springs and four back plates with brake shoes replaced the u-bolts every thing went like clock work No problems, if everything was this easy. 922177
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by: William12/03/2020
Great product, fast shipping, and great price!!!!! 918586
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by: Ron12/02/2020
I haven't installed yet but I'm sure they will be fine. Great service and fast delivery. 918495
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by: Mike10/27/2020
Very easy installation and a good produ ct. 904737
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by: Charles10/04/2020
Fit perfect 896794
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by: Jason09/18/2020
Everything works like it should. Quick shipping! 882824
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by: Barr09/05/2020
Great service. Thank you! 874811
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by: William08/23/2020
Everything works great 867191
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by: Frank06/29/2020
Best customer service I’ve ever received via the internet! Thanks Juile H!!! 824852
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by: Dwight05/12/2020
New seals and brake kit arrived a day earlier than expected and as always top quality parts thank you etrailer! 796559
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by: Derrik04/29/2020
Exactly what I ordered and came with new lock nuts which was nice, my older ones had seen better days. Lighter weight than what was on there before so made them easier to handle. Trailer stops on a dime now! 789984
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by: Jesse04/26/2020
quick repair bolt on and go 786640
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by: Paul04/21/2020
Very happy with this kit. Very easy; remove, replace, wire up (careful not to pinch wires), adjust and off you go. 783727
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by: Eugene04/13/2020
Haven’t had time to install the parts on my trailer just yet, but it appears everything is there and the package came much quicker than I expected. And the gentleman that was our order taker was very helpful 778211
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by: Nathan04/12/2020
Perfect fit, easy to install. Brakes now work perfectly. Ordered over the phone and they were great to make sure I had the correct product. 777812
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by: Barb04/09/2020
Great product Arrived 2 days early too! 776703
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by: Down11/19/2019
Had for a year on a trailer stored outside. Carried heavy loads and work well. So far no issues. 726533
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by: Larry T.10/04/2019
Great service, correct parts, great price! Jennifer B. was very helpful, and etrailer is my "goto" source for trailer and towing parts. Thanks! 713597
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by: Douglas M.08/01/2019
Ordered 3-sets of Dexter electric 7000k trailer brakes. Great price and prompt delivery, and how can you go wrong with genuine Dexter parts. 679356
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by: Jeff07/11/2019
These were a perfect replacement for my worn out brakes. High quality parts and complete with all necessary hardware, except wire connectors. I assume they leave out the connectors because there are many options and preferences on what is best. I prefer wire nuts and that is what I used. Crimps or butt connectors could also be used. Very good price for complete brake assemblies and they are made in USA. I will buy these again the next time I need trailer brakes. 668813
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by: Curt06/07/2019
Fast and exactly what I needed. 654896
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by: Barry02/28/2019
product as described 609252
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by: Ricardo01/05/2019
Thanks etrailer excellent original prod uct 594997
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by: Nicholas06/14/2018
Great price for everything you get. 5 nuts and two wires and your ready to go. Customer service was also very helpful. 521572
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by: Helen01/12/2018
Great product, service and delivery!! 466697
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Ask the Experts about this Dexter Axle Trailer Brakes
- Inexpensive 12 Inch Electric Trailer Brakes for a 7,000 Lb Trailer Axle Yes, the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 23-180-181 (23-180 + 23-181) is a top of the line option so if you are looking for a more cost effective solution I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-7-SA instead. These brakes are actually self-adjusting whereas the former are manual adjusting so they will be better in this regard.
view full answer... - Can 12 Inch, 7,000 lb Electric Trailer Brake Kit Work on Vehicle With 24 Volt SystemThough I'm not quite sure what you are referring to in regards to a misunderstanding, your truck with a 24 volt system is compatible with 12 volt electric brakes, the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7,000 lbs # 23-180-181. The power to the brakes will actually come via the brake controller, so you will need to wire your brake controller a bit differently in order to get working brakes. I have added a link below to a help article on how to do...
view full answer... - Thickness of Brake Pads for 12" Dexter Electric Brake Kit and What is Minimum Safe ThicknessThe brake pads on the 12" Dexter Electric Drum Brake Kit # 23-180-181 are 3/16" thick. Dexter Axle recommends replacing them once they get down to 1/16" thick.
view full answer... - Brake Controller and Self-Adjusting Brake Assemblies for Trailer With any electric trailer brakes you will need a trailer brake controller. Many newer trucks come with an integrated electric brake controller from the factory so if you have that, you won't need to add an additional controller. If you have a 7-way trailer connector but no controller, the easiest controller to add is the Curt Echo # C51180. For your Self-Adjusting brake assemblies, there are two different sizes. If you have 12 inch diameter hubs then you will use the Electric...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Weak Brakes of 2018 Eclipse Attitude FL28 SAGIf the drums look like they are in good shape you don't have to turn them when replacing the assemblies. Take a look at the inside of the drum and if you don't see any grooving or obvious signs of wear they don't have to be replaced. Typically if the brakes are adjusted properly and they are still acting weak the issue that the wiring isn't a heavy enough gauge to provide all of the amperage that is needed. You'll want the brake output circuit to be 10 gauge like part # 10-1-1 (sold by...
view full answer... - No Trailer Brakes on 2018 Voltage Toy Hauler After New Brake InstallI really suggest you just take the trailer back to the dealer and have them fix the issue because the second you try to fix their mistake, the warranty for the work they performed goes out the window. That said, if the brakes are humming then that means you are getting power. If the brakes are getting power but not engaging then the most common cause of this after a fresh install is that they have not yet been adjusted. There is a star wheel on the back for adjusting the tension on the...
view full answer... - How Many Brake Assemblies are in the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit 23-180-181The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-180-181 comes with a left hand and a right hand assembly. If you are needing 4 assemblies you will need to purchase 2 sets of this kit. You can check out the assemblies in the review video I linked for you.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Dexter 6,000 lb Axle Electric Drum Brake AdjustmentWhat you describe for your brakes after adjustment is not normal. You should have a slight drag on your brakes when spinning the hubs by hand when they are adjusted properly. There shouldn't be any difference when rotated in the opposite direction, so having brakes engage makes me think there is a spring issue or a shoe alignment issue. There should not be any locking so that is a sure sign of an issue. If you put the assembly on the wrong side, that would give you stronger braking...
view full answer... - Can You Convert Electric Trailer Brakes To Electric Over HydraulicYou can convert your trailer to electric over hydraulic brakes by using hydraulic trailer brakes, hydraulic drums, hydraulic brake lines, and adding an electric over hydraulic actuator like the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes # HBA-10. You will also need a brake away kit like Hopkins Engager # 20400. The benifits of electric over hydraulic brakes are you get the increased braking strength that hydraulic brakes are known for, but with the smoothness of electric...
view full answer... - Difference Between the Two Types of 12x2 7000 lb. Brake AssembliesThe difference between the two brake assemblies comes down to one being self adjusting and one that is manually adjusted. I recommend the self adjusting because you will never have to crawl under the trailer to adjust the brakes. This can be a headache and we tend to not do it as often as we should which leads to poor performing brakes. With the self adjusting it automatically tightens as the shoes wear down keeping your trailer's braking performance optimized and working as safely as...
view full answer... - Difference Between Brake Assemblies for 7,000 lb AxleThe difference between Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Right Hand # 23-465 with Left Hand # 23-464 and the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Left and Right Hand Assemblies # 23-180-181 is that the former is self-adjusting while the latter is manually adjusting and will require Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes # W80630. There is an economy version of these as well: - Self-Adjusting: Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Left and Right Hand Assemblies # AKEBRK-7-SA -...
view full answer... - USA-Made Dexter 12 x 2-Inch Electric Drum Brakes for 2003 Mobile Suites Trailer with Tandem 7K AxlesFor Made in America 12 x 2-inch electric drum brakes for your 2003 Mobile Suites trailer with tandem 7K axles I recommend the Dexter kit # 23-464-465 for each axle if you want self-adjusting brakes. If you prefer standard manual-adjust brakes instead then use two of kit # 23-180-181. Either way you will want to order two kits to be able to fit new brakes on both axles. For mounting hardware you can use parts # 38LW, # 7-5 and # 38N (five of each per brake) and for a brake adjustment...
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