Using Trailer Brake Assembly on Opposite Side of Trailer

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I have two Dexter right hand electric brake assemblies, can I reverse one assembly to left hand?

asked by: Homer

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The brake assemblies are specific to the correct side of the trailer, a right hand brake assembly could not be used on the left side of the trailer. The assembly should be mounted so the magnet is at the bottom and the larger of the two brake pads is pointing to the rear of the trailer. I've heard of folks mounting the assembly upside down on the opposite side of the trailer, but the brake assembly will never work correctly if installed that way.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Hi Tyler, great question. For your 3,500 lb axles, you’re going to be using the standard 10 inch by 2-1/4 inch electric drum brakes with a 4 bolt mounting pattern, which is the most common setup and makes replacement pretty straightforward. A solid,…

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Answer 2

Hey Joe, based on what you described yes the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brakes #18788-87 that you referenced are correct for your trailer. This matches the size and the coupler type that you have as well.

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Answer 3

Hey Mike! The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e55ZV would be a great replacement for the jack on your 2021 Jayco Jay Flight 242BHS. This has the same lift as your existing jack but with a higher 5,000 lb capacity making it a nice upgrade. It also…

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Answer 4

Hubs will heat up when driving, but if it feels like they are getting too hot, then you will want to look at a few things on your hub. My guess is that the spindle nut is too tight and the added stress on the bearings is overheating the bearings and…

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Answer 5

We have direct replacements for the two brake assembly part numbers you listed. You would want part #AKEBRK-35R and #AKEBRK-35L. Or, for never adjust assemblies the part #AKEBRK-35L-SA and #AKEBRK-35R-SA would work as well. Most likely you have a…

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Answer 6

Whatever bearing kit you got likely came with both to give you options. Since you already had a tang washer on your spindle you can stick with the tang washer. Using the tang washer like the #5-101 with a D washer like the #5-23 would give you no…

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Answer 7

The 5 on 5 or 5 on 4-1/2 you're seeing on wheels is the bolt pattern. The first number is the amount of bolt holes and the second number indicates the spacing. When you have an even number of holes you can just measure from the center of one bolt…

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For replacement Dexter manual adjust brake assemblies to replace your 36-19 you would want the part #23-27 for the right hand side and part #23-26 for the left hand side. These are manual adjust 10 by 2-1/4 inch Dexter brake assemblies that would…

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Answer 9

Yes, Steve - that’s a perfect match. The #MXS27FR runs the same ST235/80R16 size tire and 8-on-6-1/2 aluminum wheel pattern you already have. The machined face design will blend nicely with your Featherlite’s trim. Do you prefer to match the spare…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Answer 12

You're right, the mounting bracket is unique (in a good way) for the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV. The bracket is smaller and all you do is put the included adhesive tape on the bracket and stick it wherever you like under…

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