Torque for 7,000 lb, 12 Inch x 2 Inch Dexter Electric Brakes

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tourque value for the 5 plate mounting bolts??

asked by: John T

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The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 7,000 lbs # 23-181 and Left Hand # 23-180 should should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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The difference between the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7,000 lbs #23-180-181 and the #23-105-106 you mentioned are the strength of the brake magnets. The #23-180-181 was designed for 7000lb axles…

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Answer 2

According to Dexter, the nut should be torqued to between 45-70 foot lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench close at hand, Tighten the bolts until the lock washer flattens, which will put you really close to the correct torque. We offer 4 nuts…

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Answer 3

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 4

I have another option for you, but we do not have any 13" trailer wheels with offset to push the tire further from the frame, and do not recommend using any spacers as they can cause additional stress on the hubs which can wear out bearings and…

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44 lbs. The Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Black Mod Wheel item #AM32238B weighs a combined 44 lbs.

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Answer 6

The first thing you'll want to check is the weight rating of your trailer. This will be stated on your paperwork or on the trailer near the front somewhere. Whatever the GVWR states will be the max weight you can load your trailer. You can…

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Answer 7

Hey Kenneth, to get max stability it is best to use three of the MORryde X Factor crossmembers on a tandem axle trailer. For that you'd need the part #MR33WR since you have stock suspension hangers. You wouldn't need longer hardware than what…

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We can definitely get your trailer a more sleek look, although there is not a black center cap for the Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR C #AM32238B you asked about, because this wheel has a…

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Karrier and Loadstar are two different brand names used by Kenda. There's no difference in quality or function between the two brand names. For a ST175/80-13 Radial trailer tire in load range D, I'd recommend part #AM10210 if you're…

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Answer 10

The grease cap you need is part #21-42-1. The rubber plug that you would then need is the part #RG04-010. We are going to need to know the width of your current grease cap on the other trailer to pick out a Bearing Buddy. Or you can measure the inner…

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Answer 11

Self-adjusting brake assemblies are the way to go like with the #AKEBRK-7-SA which do fit your 7k Dexter axles. The only real reason to go with manual adjust is really just cost. At one point the self adjusting models were much more expensive but now…

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Answer 12

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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Torque for 7,000 lb, 12 Inch x 2 Inch Dexter Electric Brakes

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