Replacement Brakes for a Dexter 3,500 lbs Axle

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I’m looking for trailer brakes for my horse trailer. I have a Dexter 3500K axle. The part number for the trailer brake is 23-026.

asked by: Anthony G

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Expert Reply:

Thanks for the part number! We have a couple of options to replace the brakes on a Dexter 3,500 lbs axle depending on whether you want the self adjusting brakes or the standard ones. I have listed both options below:

Self Adjusting - Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K item # 23-468-469. Sold as a pair you will need one per axle.

Standard Brakes - Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs item # 23-26 and Right Hand item # 23-27. Sold individually you will need one of each per axle.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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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

The biggest difference between Dexter brake assembly #23-459 and etrailer/AxleTek assembly #AKEBRK-7L-SA is the pad material. The Dexter assemblies use pads that are snapped off of a long strand of the material. The ones on the etrailer assemblies…

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Answer 3

Thanks so much for that info and we do indeed have the left hand Dexter electric brake you need for your 3,500 lb axle; I'll also list out the right hand just in case. Based on the info you provided, the correct parts are the following: - Left…

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Answer 4

AxleTek is who makes our etrailer brake assemblies like the #AKEBRK-35-SA. We have found that while not considered to be as much of a premium brand like the Dexter assemblies they work just as well and happen to cost a lot less. To put it a different…

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Answer 5

It really does sound like you have a Dexter 3,500 lb axle. The brake assembly that would work for you is the part #23-26 for the left hand side and part #23-27 for the right hand side.

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Answer 6

Hey Wade; thanks for writing in, and you can absolutely replace your manually adjusting Dexter 023-026-00 & 023-027-00 electric trailer brakes with self-adjusting brakes. The 023-026 and 023-027 are 3,500 lb brakes, and what you can use to…

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Answer 7

Hubs will heat up when driving, but if it feels like they are getting too hot, then you will want to look at a few things on your hub. My guess is that the spindle nut is too tight and the added stress on the bearings is overheating the bearings and…

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Answer 8

Thanks for sending us a picture! The 10 x 2-1/4 inch trailer brake shoe pads part #BP04-095 you referenced only works with the manual adjust brake assembly. What you need is the left hand shoe lining #K71-681 and/or right hand shoe lining #K71-682 to…

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Answer 9

I checked with Dexter and they indicate that for hub 008-386-80: "Available for service parts only." Meaning the actual hub assembly is not available but parts for it are such as the 35mm cartridge bearing #31-72-3. There isn't a way to…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 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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