Replacement Dexter 10 x 1-1/2-Inch Electric Drum Brakes for Old Camper Trailer

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I work for a automotive shop. A customer brought in a old camp trailer wanting the brakes replaced. The brakes on this one is odd I cant seem to find parts anywhere. The axles are Dexter 36-62. They have 10x1.5inch drums with a large 4 bolt pattern and use wheel bolts rather than wheel nuts. The backing plates are not removable so parts need to be replaced separately. I need to find replacement drums, shoes, magnets and hardware.

asked by: Kolton

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We do actually have Dexter electric drum brakes in your required 10 x 1-1/2-inch size, parts # K23-473-00 and # K23-472-00, which are right- and left-hand, respectively. These are complete bolt-on (4-bolt) replacements that fit wheels diameters from 13- to 15-inches and they are rated for a 3000-lb axle capacity. They include mounting hardware. Please refer to the linked review video for more details.

I recommend completely replacing both entire brake assemblies. Given the age of the trailer this will avoid the potential for some other brake component breaking in the near future. Also, the cost for whole new brakes is often not a lot more than for the replacement parts you would need. From the perspective of the customer's safety, this is an easy call. Bolting on and wiring new brakes will be a much quicker job too. I did link our page for brake replacement parts just for reference.

We do not have any hubs in this 10 x 1-1/2-inch size, only the 10 x 2-1/4-inch size like # 84546UC3, so you will need to have the originals turned so long as they are in good enough shape to do so.

If you can, please tell me the axle weight rating, brake mounting flange bolt pattern, the bearings used in the hubs and the hub bolt pattern. New hubs MUST use the same set of bearings.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Yes, we do Dave! To replace just the brake shoes on the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes Left/Right Hand Assemblies item #K23-472-473-00, you'll want the 10" x 1-1/2" Electric Brake Shoe/Lining One Wheel item #bp04-065. These are sold…

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Answer 2

The reason that 10 x 1-1/2 inch brakes are hard to find is because the axles associated with the Dexter 10 x 1-1/2 inch brakes normally had the brakes welded onto the 2.8k axle. This means the assembly cannot be replaced and you can only get…

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Answer 3

The torque rating for the 1/2 inch diameter u-bolts in the U-Bolt Kit #APUBR-1 is a minimum of 45 ft lbs and a maximum of 70 ft lbs. These are designed to mount your trailer's leaf springs to round, 2-3/8 inch diameter axles. The U-bolts, plates…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The Dexter 8-283 is an obsolete 2800lb 10 x 1-1/2 inch hub that used a LM67048 inner and a L44649 outer bearing. Unfortunately, we don't have any hubs that would be compatible with the spindles on your axle. Your best bet at this point would be…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

I have some part recommendations for you as the Dexter 8-283 hub is obsolete. This used a spindle which is also obsolete. I recommend having a new axle put on as it will be easier to upgrade your axle than having new spindles, brakes and hubs…

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Answer 9

We do have a solution for replacing your obsolete Dexter trailer axle but it isn't your standard trailer axle as none of ours matches that description. If you want to stick with a standard axle you need to contact a trusted trailer shop to have…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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