Recommended Electric Brakes For 28 Foot Fifth Wheel Trailer

Updated 02/17/2015 | Published 02/15/2015

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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs

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

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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left 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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Question:

I have a 28 ft. fifth wheel King Of The Road and it has two 4500# Torflex axles Dexter under it.In looking for new break assy. fully it seems they keep talking about 6, 7, 8 000 lb axles, havent seem to find brake systems for 4500 Axles. Just what weights axle brake system work from bottom size to top size axle weights Is #23-105 a good number for my axles and just what all axles does this one fit? .They seem to talk about axle weights instead of number of break packages per axle.

asked by: Harold A

Expert Reply:

Dexter Torflex axles have a weight range listed for axles. The closest I was able to find to the 4,500 lbs you said your axles are rated for was the # 11 Torflex, which has a weight capacity between 3,500 and 6,000 lbs.

There are a couple of things you need to know when choosing brakes for your trailer. The type brakes you need, the size brakes you need and the mounting flange configuration as well.

If you are looking for electric brakes and you have a 5-bolt mounting flange, then part # 23-105 would be the correct brake for the driver side on your trailer.

The same brake for the right hand side of the trailer is part # 23-106. These are manual adjust brakes and are rated for axles up to 6,000 lbs. I have attached an installation video for these brakes you can check out.

We also offer brakes that may be easier for you because after the initial setup they do not need to be adjusted. for the right hand, the brake you would need is part # 23-459, and for the left hand side of the trailer you would need part # 23-458. I have attached a couple of videos for these brakes.