Old Hayes / AL-KO brakes Replacement Brake Magnets

Updated 08/09/2024 | Published 08/16/2018

Question:

I saw a post from your company that states the replacement brakes are available your part number: 185100 LH and 185150 RH my question are these the correct ones see pictures and will the current drums work with these? BP01-180

asked by: Chuck A

Expert Reply:

The Replacement Trailer Brake Magnet for 12" Brake Assemblies # BP01-180 will fit old Hayes AL-KO brake Assemblies that are 12x2 inches. They fit 6K and 7K assemblies after 1988. For the 7.2K and 8K oval you would want the Trailer Brake Magnet For Dexter 12-1/4 Brake Assembly, White Wire # BP01-265 instead.

expert reply by: Jason S

Bruce T.

8/9/2024

Expert reply by Adam R indicate that 12 by 2 inch brake round electromagnets are no longer available. However you indicate that for my 12 by 2 inch pre 1988 electromagnets can be replaced with electromagnets BP01=180. I am confused, I need magnet to replace round ones that are 2 and 5/8 inches by 3/4 inch thick with a metal mounting tab exiting where the black wires exit. Can you enlighten me?

Kyle S.

8/9/2024

@BruceT I don't see where it says the (discontinued BP01=180) are for pre-1988 magnets, though I may not have seen what you were looking at. I can tell you those are not round, and we don't offer any round brake magnets in the size you mentioned. I'm guessing you will likely have to replace your brakes, and for an AL-KO axle, if it's 6k you would need the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 6K AL-KO/Hayes Axles # 23-105-106-09.