Parts Needed To Convert Hydraulic Drum Brakes To Electric Drum Brakes On Dexter #11 Torflex Axles

Updated 10/07/2021 | Published 10/01/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6,000 lbs

(1571)

$215.99

10 Gauge Wire - Blue Primary - Per Foot

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$1.78

Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K

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$273.17

Trailer Wiring Junction Box

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$33.80

Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

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Mighty Cord 7-Way RV-Style Trailer Connector w/ Molded Cable - Trailer End - 6' Long

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Deka Ring Terminal - Heat Shrink - 16-14 Gauge - 1/4" Ring ID - Nylon Insulation - Blue - Qty 1

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$2.28

Deka Ring Terminal - Heat Shrink - 12-10 Gauge - 1/4" Ring ID - Yellow - Qty 1

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$1.95

Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 16-14 Gauge - Nylon Insulation - Blue - Qty 5

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$8.49

Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 12-10 Gauge - Nylon Insulation - Yellow - Qty 10

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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2

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Question:

I was given excellent information on the axles I have, however, no hub/drum information was provided. Can you provide the hubs required, Id prefer to stay with all Dexter components. Thanks

asked by: Mike M

Expert Reply:

We do have all the parts you will need but they are not available as a complete kit.

First you will need to decide if you would like to install the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-105-106 that includes left and right brake assemblies for one axle or their Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-458-459 that has left and right brake assemblies that are self adjusting for one axle. I recommend the self adjusting myself to save yourself from having to manually adjust the brakes as they wear. They will also last longer since the brakes will apply more evenly across both axles as they wear.

Next you will need a Trailer Breakaway Kit # 50-85-313. This will activate the trailer brakes in the event of a disconnect and is required by law. Since your trailer likely only has a 4-way connector you will need a 7-Way RV-Style Trailer Connector w/ Molded Cable # A10-7W6 and Trailer Wiring Junction Box # 38656 to run all the additional wiring that will be required. The 7-way will wire into this box and you can run the existing 4-way wiring into the box as this makes for much better connections than trying to splice all the wiring in line on the harness with butt connectors.

You will need enough 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1 to run to all 4 brake assemblies. The wiring can be spliced and does not need an individual wire from the junction box to each brake.

Your towing vehicle will need a Brake Controller # 90195 as well.

Finally you will need several Ring Terminals # DW05740-1, # DW05737-1 to connect your wiring inside the junction box and Butt Connectors # DW05744-5, # DW05745-10 to make any electrical connections outside of the junction box. And a fixed coupler to replace your surge brake coupler.

expert reply by: Bud M

Mike M.

1/1/0001

I was given excellent information on the axles I have, however, no hub/drum information was provided. Can you provide the hubs required, Id prefer to stay with all Dexter components. Thanks

Gregory M.

10/7/2021

Sorry, I assumed that you were going to use your current hubs/drums. If you are replacing your hubs the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # K08-201-98 is the hub you will need. This is one hub assembly so you will need to have 4 for both your axles. The hub includes new bearings, races, lug nuts, grease seal, spindle nut and a grease cap.