How to Determine the Correct Replacement Brake Magnets for Trailer Brakes

Updated 03/02/2012 | Published 02/28/2012

Question:

does magnet have a part #.how do you know which magnet to get

asked by: Sam

Expert Reply:

To determine the correct magnet you will need, you need to go by the manufacturer and size of the brakes on the trailer. Sometimes, the year of the brakes is needed as well. The brakes may have information stamped into the metal on the back side (in board side) of the backing plate.

Magnet # BP01-301 fits the following:

Dexter 12-1/4 x 3-3/8 Stamped Backing Plate
Dexter 12-1/4 x 3-3/8 Cast Backing Plate
Dexter 12-1/4 x 4 Stamped Backing Plate
Dexter 12-1/4 x 4 Cast Backing Plate

I have included a link to the brake magnets we carry.

expert reply by: Michael H