Recommended Dexter Electric Drum Brakes for 4000-lb Axles on 5th Wheel Trailer
Updated 10/18/2017 | Published 10/16/2017
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My 5th wheel RV has 4,000 Lb axels with self adjusting brakes. I want to replace with manual adjustment brakes. I dont find 4000 Lb assemblies on your web site, can you help.
asked by: Joe D
Expert Reply:
We have electric drum brakes rated for 4400-lb axles (and hydraulic drum brakes rated for 3750- and 5200-lb axles) but none rated for exactly 4000-lbs. For electric drum brakes in the 10 x 2-1/4-inch size for a 5th wheel the 4400-lb-rated brakes will be fine.
I suggest using Dexter kit # K23-462-463-00 which is a left- and right-hand set of manual-adjust brakes with the 4-bolt mounting pattern. These work with trailer wheels from 13- to 15-inches.
When you install the new brakes either magnet wire can be used for ground or hot since they are non-polarized.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2009 and Older 4.4K Axles
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 4400 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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