Difference Between Dexter and etrailer.com Brand 12 inch Brake Assemblies
Updated 06/30/2020 | Published 08/27/2017
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I need new brakes for my 10 yr old trailer that takes 12inch X 2inch electric brakes. I would like to buy the self adjusting kind to replace my manual ones. The Dexter 23-458-459 will fit and so will the AKEBRK-7-SA. What are the differences between these two brake assemblies, other than price? Does one have a more more durable lining material or have better magnets than the other? Or is the Dexter more expensive because its a brand name? Do either come with mounting hardware?
asked by: Donald C
Expert Reply:
Dexter brake assemblies like the part # 23-458-459 are essentially the best ones on the market. They use the best materials and and incredibly reliable and well-made.
That being said the etrailer.com brand assemblies part # AKEBRK-7-SA are also very well made too. We have sold a ton of these and gotten very positive feedback on how well they well they work and how reliable they are. If it was my money I would go with these unless you want to have the absolute nicest materials money can buy. You wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two sets.
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