Will etrailer.com 12-1/4 inch by 3-3/8 inch Brake Assemblies Replace Dexter Brand  

The standard torque on a Redline Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - 9/16 inch, part #6-53, is 135 to 145 ft lbs. This is the torque range that is normally used. If the instructions for the wheel are saying 110 ft lbs there might be a reason, like the wheel…

Yes the etrailer hub/drum #AKHD-865-8-K that you referenced would work great as a replacement for the Dexter 8-285 hub part #8-285-10UC3-A that you also mentioned. Then for a set of brake assemblies we have the self adjusting Dexter kit part…

Yes, The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12 inch - Left Hand and Right Hand - 8K #K23-532-533-00 will work with your Hayes 8k 4 bolt axle. When it comes to getting the correct hub and drums you will have to first find out what…

For 8K Dexter Axles you need the Electric Brake Kit #23-434-435 (1 for each axle) and then 2 of the Hub and Drum Assembly #8-285-11 for each axle. If you need to replace any wiring then that would be part #10-1-1, sold by the foot, and heat shrink…

I have linked an article below on testing brake magnets for you to reference. You will need a Multimeter #PT89ZR to test the magnets in the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-434-435. First you will begin by testing the output coming from the…

Definitely not; the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 2,000 bs #23-47-48, 3,500 lbs #23-468-469 and 8,000 lbs #23-434-435 fit a 4-bolt brake mounting flange. The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit- 6,000 lbs #23-105-106 and 7,000 lbs #23-464-465 fit…

You will experience some reduced braking power when using the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-393-4UC3 with 12-1/4 x 2-1/2" brake assemblies compared to the #8-285-11 with 12-1/4" x 3-3/8" brake assemblies. Between the two I…

Yes, the etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-8 will fit your 8,000LB Dexter Axle that was produced in 1996. I was able to confirm this with Dexter that the 12-1/4" x 3-3/8" was the only size electric brakes that were installed from…

There is a size difference between the brake assemblies that fit 7k axles and 8k axles so you would not be able to use 7k assemblies on an 8k axle. You'll have to measure your current assemblies do determine which kit you'd need:…

The value 8k etrailer brake assembly set part #AKEBRK-8 and the premium Dexter 8k set part #23-434-435 both offer the same stopping power. The Dexter brand is widely considered to be the best brand for trailer braking components and they do work…

I sure can Bob and thanks for the information! Since you have a Lippert 3,500 lbs axle you'll be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, you were looking at. These have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut…

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.