Should Brake Magnet Chatter if Retaining Clip is Broken

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The magnet retaining clip is broken causing magnet to chatter. Is this a common problem ?

asked by: Robert L

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Regular "chatter" is not a common problem and since the magnet is damaged I strongly recommend replacing it with the Replacement Magnet Kit for 7" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies # AKBRKR-M7.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I am guessing that your axle weight rating is either 2,000 lbs or 3,500 lbs. You should be able to verify this by looking at the tag/sticker near the trailer tongue or by finding the weight rating stamped in the middle of the axle. We do have…

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Answer 2

You want the Replacement Trailer Brake Magnet Kit #BP01-068 for your 1987 Fleetwood. This round magnet will work with your 10" x 1-1/2" brakes. It is what was used on these older brake assemblies prior to 1988. This magnet will also work…

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Answer 3

Buongiorno! We do carry Replacement Magnet Kit for 7" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies - 2,000 lbs Item #AKBRKR-M7. However, it looks like the center mounting hole on yours is round, whereas ours uses a square/rectangular hole. It doesn't…

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Answer 4

Hey Scott, so there is a difference between those tires. The Kenda K558 part #AM1ST52 is a bias ply tire and the part #KE88KV is a radial. Radials are generally preferred as they have a more stable construction that just does better on the highway.…

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Answer 5

Yes the brake magnets part #AKBRKR-M7 will work in place of the K71-057-00 #BP01-068 magnets your trailer has currently.

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Answer 6

On a trailer electric brake assembly like the Dexter 6,000 Pound #23-105 you were looking at the magnet itself should be at the bottom. The arm that is attached to the magnet should then be located on the front side of the trailer (towards the…

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Answer 7

Hello Mark, The only round magnets we have are the Replacement Magnet Kit for 7" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies - 2,000 lbs #AKBRKR-M7, and the #BP01-068 which are bot 1 7/8". What is your axle capacity? Can you send in pictures by…

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Answer 8

As long as there is still a bit of wire still attached to the brake magnet on your #AKEBRK-35-SA, you can use a butt connector like the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector #DW05745-5 to connect a jumper wire from the sheared off end to the brake wire on…

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Answer 9

Hey Elliot! For a 2,600 lbs trailer, I recommend the Load Range C Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire item #KE88KV, you were looking at. This radial tire has a 1,925 lbs capacity and a 81 mph top speed. What kind of trailer do you have?

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Answer 10

The Replacement Magnet Kit for 7" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies part #AKBRKR-M7 and Replacement Trailer Brake Magnet Kit for 7" Brake Assemblies part #BP01-068 are both round brake magnets for 7", 2,000 lb trailer braking…

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Answer 11

Yes, the Dexter brake magnets 071-057-00 and K71-057-00 are the same part and both are for 7 inch brake assemblies. Our replacement magnet is #BP01-068.

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Redline about the availability of the retaining clip for the Dexter 7-inch brake magnets. He said you can use the Magnet Retainer Clip, part #BP19-001 , on the Dexter 7-inch round magnets. These retaining clips will work on…

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