At What Interval Should Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies Be Replaced

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How can I make sure I’m ordering the right model? In your opinion, if the trailer is 2014 would be normal to change the brake assembly?

asked by: Benoit H

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There's really no set hard and fast rule on the interval of time at which trailer brake assemblies should be replaced, but once the friction material on the brake pads gets down to about 1/16 of an inch or the magnet gets grooved or worn to the point where the copper wire inside of it is visible, that's the point where you'll want to replace them.

If the face of the magnet has grooves worn in it, take a good look at the armature surface of the brake drum where the magnets ride against. If that surface is grooved as well, you'll want to replace the drum too. You won't get optimal braking unless the magnets sit nice and flat against the inside of the drum.

If you have a 7K axle with a standard 5 bolt brake mounting flange, the # 23-180-181 Dexter left and right 12x2 brake assemblies would be an excellent choice.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

There are a few things that can cause the brakes to lock up on a trailer. First, disconnect the trailer from the vehicle. Then use a circuit tester like #PTW2979 if needed to test the connector on the vehicle. Have someone sit in the truck and run…

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Answer 2

We do have the exact electric trailer brakes as well as the replacement hub and drum you need for your Dexter 7,000 lb axles, with the replacements being the following parts: - Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand…

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Answer 3

Sounds like your brake controller is not setup properly for your trailer. Without knowing what brake controller you have it's hard to say exactly what would be the recommended setup procedure so instead I will give you generic setup instructions.…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-180-181 will fit the 5,200lb AL-KO axles. I recommend the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-458-459. This will allow the brakes to self adjust meaning less hassle for you adjusting…

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Answer 5

The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn. If the spindle uses a castle nut and cotter pin or tang nut, tighten the nut finger tight until it…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the photo, and you are correct, you do indeed have a Dexter 7,000 lb axle, and are also correct regarding the shoes and magnets for Dexter 7k electric brakes, the Replacement Shoe #DX28FR and Replacement Magnet #BP01-225. That said,…

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Answer 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

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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