Will 15 Inch 6 on 5 1/2 Wheels Fit 12 Inch Dexter Electric Brake Assemblies

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Will 15 inch 6 lug rims work on 12 inch dexter electric brakes?

asked by: Michael M

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The Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Black # LH49FR you referenced will work with 12 inch Dexter Electric Brake Assemblies like the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" # 23-464-465 as long as the trailer hub and drum assembly is also a 6 on 5 1/2 inch bolt pattern.

I included a helpful article that will help you find the bolt pattern of your trailer.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

Not all bearings are created equal, but you would be hard-pressed to find one that is vastly superior than another. Whether it is TruRyde, Timken, or some other brand, if the bearings are properly maintained, used in the correct hub, and within the…

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Answer 2

Thanks for reaching out about this! The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes #K23-478-479 might need an initial adjustment when they are first installed. What you're looking for is a slight drag from the brake pads when you spin the hub.…

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Answer 3

I attached a chart that has all of the recommended lug nut torque specs for trailer wheels. Based on your studs being 1/2 inch, your wheels being 15 inches in diameter, and your lug nuts being coned you would want to torque your lug nuts to 90-120 ft…

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Answer 4

It sounds like your trailer might have a breakaway system and the pin is pulled out of the switch. that would complete the circuit from the battery to the trailer brakes. That would explain why the brakes release after you unhook the camper battery.…

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Answer 5

In regards to the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit part #3802346, there is no fuse on the red wire between the breakaway battery box and truck battery. This circuit is already protected on the truck side near the battery. The red wire goes directly…

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Answer 6

It sounds like you have a short in your Engager breakaway kit's wiring that is allowing the breakaway battery's power to reach your brakes even when it should not. With the plunger in place there should be no power going to the brakes. There…

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Answer 7

The way that a breakaway system for electric brakes works is when that pin is pulled it completes the circuit between the breakaway battery and the brakes. They have to stay on full for at least 15 minutes to be legal. But there is nothing stopping…

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Answer 8

The lid of the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway ICU Kit with 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Battery, Charger, and Wire Loom #BW94FR that you referenced has a wiring diagram shown that details how it wires. Not seen is there is a single wire that runs up to running…

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Answer 9

The two wires that come from the breakaway switch #3802348 need to be connected to power and the brake signal switch. The black wire needs to have power. Once you have that connection made you then can locate your brake signal wire from your brakes…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you found out why the brakes were activated while you were towing the trailer to storage, so that solves that problem. Now we will want to figure out why the brakes are still locking up with the new breakaway switch. Even if you fried…

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Answer 11

If you look at the backs of the brake assemblies there should be a hole where the magnet wires come out and a little opaque plastic strap. So if you are looking at the back of the assembly and those items are on the left then it is the left side…

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Answer 12

Instead of a castle nut and a cotter pin, your Ez-Lube spindle used a D-washer and a nut retainer. After the bearings are repacked and the grease seal is in place, working the hub gently into place until it seats fully. Install the D-washer then the…

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