Can Manual Adjusting Brakes Be Swapped out for Self-Adjusting Brakes
Published 02/01/2018
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Hi, Im replacing my brakes on a horse trailer. Part # 023-181-00. Can I upgrade these to self adjusting?
asked by: Kenneth
Expert Reply:
Yes, the self-adjusting version of the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly part # 23-181 is the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly part # 23-465. This assembly is for the right hand side and if you need the left hand side you can use part # 23-464 or part # 23-464-465 for both right and left hand side.
The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit has self-adjusting brakes meaning you do not have to turn the adjuster screw for even brake pad wear after the initial adjustment. You do not need to do anything other than change out the assemblies to switch from manual adjusting to self-adjusting brakes. These brakes are designed for 7,000 lb axles that have a 5 bolt brake mounting flange. The brakes themselves are 12" diameter x 2" wide and work with 14-1/2", 15", and 16" wheels.
I also recommend using new hardware when you replace your braking assemblies and for that you can use part # BRKH12. I have attached a review video of the assembly for you as well.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Search Results: mounts to valve stems tpms sensor
- Video: Let’s Check Out the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles
- Q&A: How To Match Up Hub And Bearings For KH71744 On Trailer
- Q&A: Looking For Electric Brakes, Hubs And Breakaway Kit For A Boat Trailer With No Brakes
- Shop: Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Shop: Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Video: Feature Breakdown: Jacketed 2 Wire (Brake Wire)
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly
- Q&A: Double-Lip Grease Seals to Replace AL-KO Part 363497
- Search Results: 2 wire wiring
- Search Results: 363497
- Shop: Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Shop: Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Shop: Grease Seals 10-36 (pair)
- Shop: Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 7,000 lbs
- Search Results: dexter 7000 lb brakes
- Q&A: Troubleshooting Trailer Hubs Where One is Hotter Than the Other
- Q&A: Which Way to Turn Brake Adjuster to Tighten Trailer Brakes
- Q&A: Instructions to Wire a Trailer for Electric Brakes
- Q&A: How to Convert to Self Adjusting Trailer Brake Assemblies for a Trailer
- Video: Let’s Check Out the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5.2K
- Video: Comprehensive Review: Replacement Shoe and Lining for Nev-R-Adjust 12" x 2" Electric