Compatibility of Electric Trailer Brake with Dust Shield With Dexter 8-285 Hubs

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Does these work with an 8-285 dexter hub?

asked by: Jonathan B

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Yes, the Electric Trailer Brake with Dust Shield - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-8R and # AKEBRK-8L are compatible with a Dexter 8-285 hub like the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-285-11UC3. This hub and drum assembly has a 12-1/4" x 4-1/2" drum and works with any 8,000 lb 12-1/4" brake assembly.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Yes, if you were to look at the trailer the same as a vehicle, the right hand side is the passenger side and left hand side is the drivers side.

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The replacement brake drum you need is Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12-1/4" - 8 on 6-1/2, part #8-285-11UC3. The hydraulic brake shoes you need are the Replacement Brake Shoes for Dexter 12-1/4"…

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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 4

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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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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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 7

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 9

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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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

Hi Calvin! All of the pre-greased hubs/drums, like the Terran Industries Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #TX68VJ, come with bearings made overseas and are all basically the same quality. At least that I…

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Answer 12

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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