What Brake Thickness Should Dexter 5,200 lb Trailer Brake Assemblies be Replaced At

Updated 03/24/2021 | Published 03/23/2021

Question:

can you tell me what the service limit is on the brake pads for a 12x2 magnetic brake on a 5200lb dexter trailer 15 in wheel ,how thick should the material be? i measure roughly .25 inch including the metal bonding plate. thx for your help

asked by: Greg

Expert Reply:

On 5,200 lb Dexter brake assemblies you'd want to replace the brake pads when they have gotten thinner than 1/16 of an inch. So since you are at 1/4 of an inch yours are still fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C