Availability Of Replacement Brake Adjusters

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I have an old set of axles and the brake adjusters are rusted and wont turn. They are quite old and the adjuster cogs are small around. can you suggest anything?

asked by: WAYNE S

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We do have a few different adjusters which I have listed below. Without knowing exactly what brake assembly you have I cannot verify the correct adjuster. If you can locate an item number on your brakes I can help you determine the correct adjuster or new brake assemblies if your brakes are obsolete.

Replacement Brake Adjustment Screw Kit for 10" and 12" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies # AKBRKR-AS-1012
Replacement Brake Adjuster Screw - 10" and 12" Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes # 048-023-00
Brake Adjuster for 10" and 12" Trailer Brake Assemblies # BP10-060
Replacement Brake Adjustment Screw Kit for 7" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies # AKBRKR-AS-7
Replacement Adjuster Screw Assembly for Dexter 8-1/2" Drum Brakes # T4465000
Replacement Adjusting Screw and Spring for Dexter 12-1/4 x 2-1/2 Electric Brake Assemblies # K71-411-00
Replacement Driver's-Side Dexter Adjusting Screw # 048-022-00

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I would be happy to help you. The 023-216-00 number you found is for a 10" x 2-1/4" left hand drum brake assembly. To replace it you will need the Left Hand: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - 3,500 lbs item #23-26 and…

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Answer 2

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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 6

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Answer 7

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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 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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