Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,000 lbs

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• Replacement Brakes on a 3,000 lb. Axle
  While it may be possible that a 3,500 lb. brake assembly will fit your 3,000 lb. axle, it is recommended that you stay with the 3,000 lb. size intended for your axle and use the part number # K23-472-473-00 for a replacement. If you are dead set on using a 3,500 lb. brake assembly you would need to measure your bearings and brake flange to determine if there is a hub that fits.
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• Can Trailer Brakes be Used if they are Rated Higher than the Axle
  Assuming the brakes used will fit the trailer the only issue you might run into when using brakes rated higher than the axle capacity is they may be too aggressive. However this can be overcome by adjusting the brakes themselves and/or turning down the power output on a brake controller (for electric brakes).
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• What Size Braking Assembly Does a 3,000 Lb Trailer Axle Use
  The overall width of the drum would be around a 1/2" wider than the shoes on the backing plate but this will not be relevant when selecting replacements as the parts will be based on the dimensions of the backing plate which in your case is 10" x 1-1/2". Most 3,000 lb trailer axles use a 10" x 1-1/2" braking assembly with a 4 bolt brake mounting flange like part # K23-472-473-00. In order to confirm this for you I would need you to provide me with the part number off of your trailer axle...
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• Replacements for Hubs 008-418-02 That Use 10 x 1-1/2 Brake Assemblies
  The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # K23-472-473-00 are 10 x 1-1/2 brake assemblies that fit your 008-418-02 hubs, but those particular hubs are not available as replacements. If you sent me both the inner and outer bearing numbers from your current hubs as well as your bolt pattern, I may be able to find you a hub and drum along with a brake assembly that will work. I've added a link to a help article on how to measure the bolt pattern of your wheel as well as a pair of help articles...
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• Ways to Determine Trailer Axle Capacity
  If your trailer is rated at 5,200 lbs most likely you have axles that are rated less than that individually. Typically on the VIN plate of the trailer the axle capacities will be listed. Common axle capacities are 5,200 lb, 3,500 lb, and 2,200 lb so most likely you probably have 3,500. But you can also measure the diameter of them too to determine this. - 1,000-lb - 2,000-lb Axles: 1-1/2 inch - 1-3/4 inch diameter - 3,500-lb Axles: 2-3/8 inch diameter - 5,200-lb - 7,200-lb Axles: 3 inch...
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• Can Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit for 3,500 lb Axles be Used for a 3,000 lb Axle
  The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-468-469 for 3,500 lb axles has 10" diameter x 2-1/4" wide dimensions while the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # K23-472-473-00 for 3,000 lb axles has 10" diameter x 1-1/2" wide dimensions. Since the dimensions are different you will need to stick with the ones rated for a 3,000 lb axle # K23-472-473-00.
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• Would Trailer Brakes from 3,500 lb Axle Fit 3,000 lb Trailer Axle
  The Dexter 3,000 lb trailer axles use a different size of brake assemblies so what you'd need is the Dexter 3k axle brake assemblies part # K23-472-473-00. 3,500 lb trailer axles use a slightly different size assembly so they would not fit. Then for hub/drums you'd want the part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K and you'd be set.
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• Correct Replacement Braking Assemblies for Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB with Dexter 3,000 Lb Axles
  The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # K23-472-473-00 are the correct braking assemblies for your Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB with Dexter 3,000 Lb Axles and they are only available in manual adjust.
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• What is Difference Between 3,000 and 3,500 lb Trailer Brake Assembly
  The big difference between 3,000 lb axle trailer brake assemblies and 3,500 lb trailer axle brake assemblies is the width of the brake pad. The 3,500 lb kits like the # 23-468-469 are 2-1/4 inches wide and the # K23-472-473-00 which fits the 3,000 lb axle kits has a width of 1-1/2 inches. This is why they are not interchangeable.
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• Replacement Left and Right Brake Assemblies for 1998 Fleetwood Mallard 24J 10 inch by 1.5 inch
  For a set of brake assemblies that match the dimensions you listed you'd want the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # K23-472-473-00 as this is a 10 inch by 1-1/2 inch wide brake assembly set that fits 3,000 lbs axles like what you have.
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• Replacement Brakes for Dexter 2,800 Lb Axle
  The Dexter 2,800 Lb Axle uses a 10 x 1-1/2" braking assembly so you can replace these with the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # K23-472-473-00.
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• Can Dexter 3000 lb Axle Use 3500 lb Brake Assemblies
  A Dexter 3K axle would use 10 x 1-1/2 inch brake assemblies versus the 10 x 2-1/4 inch assemblies typically found on a 3.5K axle, so you'll want to use the # K23-472-473-00 brake assemblies you'd looked at. The # 23-468-469 brake shoes are too wide, and wouldn't allow your existing brake hub/drums to fully seat so they wouldn't work for you.
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• Correct Replacement Electric Trailer Brakes for a 3,000 Lb Trailer Axle
  The correct replacement electric trailer brakes for a 3,000 lb trailer axle is the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # K23-472-473-00. The trailer brakes for a 2,000/2,200 lb axle won't work as they are not the same diameter and the trailer brakes for a 3,500 lb axle won't work as they are not the same width.
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• How To Find Correct Replacement Braking Assemblies for Cargo Craft Enclosed Trailer
  In order to confirm the correct replacement braking assemblies for a trailer you'll need to know the axle capacity. This is found on the axle tag in the center of the beam. The most common is a 3,500 lb trailer axle and in which case you'd use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-35-SA. These brakes mount up using a four bolt flange and measure 12" diameter. I am pretty sure this is what you need based on the photo with weighs provided but it might be a good idea to check first....
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• Replacement Brake Shoe Kit for 10 x 1-1/2 Dexter Electric Drum Brakes K23-472-473-00
  The Dexter Brake Shoe Kit # BP04-065 you referenced fits their own 10 x 1-1/2 electric brake assemblies that are usually found on 2800-lb-rated axles. None of the electric trailer brakes we offer are the size 9-1/2 x 1-1/2. The nearest size is 10 x 1-1/2 like left/right brake kit # K23-472-473-00. This is the only brake kit we have in this specific size and the shoe kit # BP04-065 is the only replacement in this size. You can confirm your drum and brake size by measuring as shown in the...
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• Do Trailer Hubs Have a Left and Right Hand Side
  While brake assemblies have a distinct left and right hand side the hub/drums do not and can fit on either side of the trailer like with the part # 84556UC3.
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• 1982 Fleetwood Prowler Lite RV Trailer Replacement Brake Assembly Solution
  The Dexter 8-286 is an obsolete 2800lb 10 x 1-1/2 inch hub that does not have replacement magnets made for anymore due to how long it's been out of production but you can replace the assemblies with the part # K23-472-473-00 as the only option.
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• Replacement Brake Assemblies for Trailer with 3,000 lb Axle
  If you need new brake assemblies for your 3,000 lb axle your best option is to stick with the size you have and use the part number # K23-472-473-00 for a replacement. The temptation is to use more powerful brake assemblies which would give impression that they'd have more braking power but it does not work like that. Instead when you do this it gets much harder to get proper brake application as basically it'll seem like they want to either lock up or not work at all.
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• Correct Replacement for Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies 023-476-00
  The Dexter Trailer Brake Assemblies 023-476-00 will cross-reference to our Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # K23-472-473-00.
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• Can The Dexter Axle 10 X 1-1/2 Drum Be Upgraded To a 10 x 2-1/4" Drum?
  You will need to replace your Brakes # K23-472-473-00 and Hubs with the same 10" x 1-1/2" brakes you currently have. The 3,500LB Hub/Drum # AKHD-555-35-K uses a larger inner bearing which will not fit on your spindle. You will need to source the Hub/Drum 008-418-02 from Dexter as we no longer carry this part.
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• Verifying Replacement Brake Assemblies For a 2004 Airstream Safari 25' Travel Trailer 3,000LB Axles
  If you can provide me with the axle tag information for your 2004 Airstream Safari 25' travel trailer I will be able to verify if the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-26-27 will fit your trailer. Otherwise you will need to measure and ensure if your axle has the 2-7/8" mounting bolt pattern. You will also need to ensure your current hubs allow for a 10" diameter x 2-1/4" wide brake. You may consider upgrading to the Self-Adjusting # 23-468-469 brakes. These provide more consistent...
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• Converting Boat Trailer from Hydraulic Surge Brakes to Electric Drum Brakes
  Boat trailers more and more are being supplied with electric drum brakes as standard OEM equipment since they cost less and are much easier to install than hydraulics. The electric drum brake conversion is popular enough that we created an article that recaps all the items needed and the things to consider. I linked that article for you. It includes a table that lists the required items. You can either replace your surge coupler with a standard fixed one or simply drill a hole through...
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• Solution for Needing Replacement Brake Shoes for 10 inch by 1-1/2 inch Diameter
  Instead of just doing brake shoes I would recommend replacing the entire assemblies. Typically brake shoes cost close enough to new assemblies it's better to replace them as a whole. Often times if the shoes are worn the assemblies are most likely not in the best shape either so it's better to get all new parts, plus it's a much easier install and for picking out the suitable replacement. We have one set of trailer brake assemblies that are for a 10 inch by 1-1/2 inch application like...
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• Replacement 10 x 1-1/2 Electric Brake Assemblies
  I have a solution for you, but we do not have a self adjusting brake assembly like the # K23-478-479 available in a 10" x 1-1/2" brake. Instead, you can use the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,000 lbs # K23-472-473-00, which is 1-1/2" wide and mounts to a 4 bolt flange. These assemblies don't come with mounting hardware included, but you can use the # BRKH10B to replace your old mounting hardware.
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