What to Use to Clean of Trailer Brake Assembly Brake Magnets  

Yes, the Dexter E-Z Lube Axles still require cleaning and repacking of the bearings every 12 months or 12,000 miles. The zerk fittings on the end of the spindle are to add new grease in between maintenance intervals but they are not designed to…

When we see this problem it's almost always with a 6-way trailer connector being used. The issue is that there are two ways that a 6-way is typically wired and the only difference is that the 12 volt accessory circuit and the brake output…

The #L68110 Race in my application charts works with the #L68149 bearing. We do show that the #L68149 bearing also works with the #L68111 race and this may be the application you need. The #L68149 inner bearing is paired with the #L44649 outer…

I have included a link to a help article that explains how you can test trailer brake magnets. Basically you will need a multimeter such as #PT89ZR, a car battery, and the magnets. When testing I recommend testing one magnet at a time. On a 12-1/4…

It does sound like your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 has given you some diagnostic information that reveals you may have bad brake magnets. The magnets are bad if you have one braking axle based on the 9 amps recorded, but if you have two or three…

While it is possible to replace just the magnet like part #Replacement Magnet Kit for 12" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies part #AKBRKR-M12 I highly recommend replacing the entire assembly. It proves very cost effective and can save you labor…

Maximum amperage draw for 4 Brakes that are 10 or 12 inch diameter is 15.0 to 16.3 amps at 12 to 13 volts. The 14 gauge wire may be sufficient but for maximum braking effectiveness at full load capacity. I would opt to run 10 gauge wire. Larger wire…

For a 12-1/4 x 4 Dexter cast brake assembly you would need replacement magnet #BP01-301. It comes with one magnet and a spring.

If you are getting full power when using the manual override on your brake controller and your brakes and wires look like they are in good shape then I would try checking your brake magnet to ensure that they are in good shape. I have attached a…

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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.

Hey Dave, what you gave me is enough info to get you replacement bearings. The grease seal 471750 matches the part #TMK48ZR. For a Timken replacement for the L44610 part number you'd need #TMK63VR. Then for a bearing for the L44649 you'd want…