Removing Left Actuator Arm on Dexter 12 Inch Electric Brakes

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Im.not sure how to remove the arm that is currently on the brake set up, it appears to be non serviceable but the this new one did not come with hardware to mount the new one.

asked by: Anthony M

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Expert Reply:

I reached out to Dexter regarding removing the arm so you can use the Actuating Arm, Left Hand 12" # BP02-230 and they sent me the instructions which you can see below.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Removing Actuator Arm
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Answer 2

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Answer 9

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