Replacement Magnets for Dexter 2,900 lb Trailer Axles

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I have a travel trailer 2 axle Dexter PN 153630176 Cap 2900 Mod 10HSLR133. I need 4 magnets,

asked by: Rosa G

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The correct replacement magnets for the Dexter assemblies you have is the part # BP01-110 that you referenced as I was able to determine that with the capacity info you gave.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Roberto G.

3/20/2020

How can I tell if magnets need to be replace?

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Chris R.

3/22/2020

Great question. We actually have a full article dedicated to this very subject, which I have linked below. It will walk you through how to test and inspect those brake magnets to see if replacements are in order.

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Answer 1

Going to a "more powerful" magnet will not give you additional stopping power. All it will do is make your trailer brakes harder to fine tune as they will want to lock up easier. Your best option would be to stick with the proper rated…

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Answer 2

For your Dexter 10x1-1/2 inch brakes the old magnet style was a round magnet, #BP01-068.

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Answer 3

We do have a solution for replacing your obsolete Dexter trailer axle but it isn't your standard trailer axle as none of ours matches that description. If you want to stick with a standard axle you need to contact a trusted trailer shop to have…

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Answer 4

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 7

Hey Robert, yes the Kodiak disc brake calipers part #KDBC225DAC that you referenced will replace the Tie Down calipers you have now 46304, they can be used as a left or right hand caliper and does come with ceramic brake pads. If you ever needed…

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I currently have four different self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes. You can choose from the following: -Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes #TX97ZJ (3,500 Axles) -etrailer Electric Trailer…

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Answer 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 10

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 11

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 12

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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