Dexter 12,000 lb Axle Replacement Brake Assemblies

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Dexter 12,000 pound axle electric brakes serial number 120-385-9453 Looking for electric brakes left and right complete assembly

asked by: David C

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For 12,000 lb Dexter axles we do have the correct brake assembly replacements with the part # 23-442 for the left hand side or the part # 23-443 for the right hand side.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

On a trailer as large and heavy as a tandem-axle 40-footer you really do want all four hubs delivering braking force. Wheel bearing grease, or oil from an oil-bath type hub, can certainly damage drum brakes. Usually such leakage will cause reduction…

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The retaining tab on the Wheel Retaining Ring #33-52-1 will need to be installed facing out so that the taper of the ring matches the lug nuts. Attached is a product overview video for you to check out as well.

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You need the Wheel Retaining Ring #33-52-1 for your 10K axles and wheels. This ring has the single tab and will allow you to use your current flat faced wheel with Coned Lug Nuts #6-109. The retaining ring will sit outside the the wheels(see image).…

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You will want to confirm that your current hubs have inner bearing #L68149 and outer bearing #L44649, but since it's a 3500-lbs axle, that will be the most common configuration (and the only one we have available). Because of that you'll want…

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Thank you so much for that information, and we can get you everything you need to convert to a disc brake set up for your 10k Dexter axles. While there isn't a single kit, we do have all of the parts you need, and let's start with the brake…

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For your Dexter 12,000 lb axle the seal you are looking for based on my research is the #10-56. It has an inner diameter of 3.125 inches and an outer diameter of 4.5 inches. This will work well for oil or grease. If you are needing the other seal for…

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Hello Greg, thanks for reaching out. The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #23-443 uses an industry standard 7-bolt pattern. I have included a picture that shows the bolt pattern dimensions for you below. These are all measured center hole to…

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Dexter Axle has the brand recognition so that will definitely weigh more in their favor. Axle Technology isn't as well known even though their parts are very common on trailers but they're mostly used buy trailer manufacturers. So their parts…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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 11

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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