Recommended Dexter Brakes for 3,000 lb Axles

Updated 09/11/2025 | Published 05/08/2024

Question:

Dexter trailer brakes for 6 x 12 vwe nose 3000 axle options

asked by: Barry H

Expert Reply:

Hey Barry, it sounds like you're looking for the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes # K23-472-473-00. These are Dexter brakes that measure 10" diameter x 1-1/2" wide, and are designed for 3,000 lb axles.

expert reply by: Bryce D

Hutch

5/9/2024

I will pickup the trailer on the 20th. Is there any other verification that I need to do, i.e., mounting bolt center, bolt circle, etc., before ordering?

Bryce D.

5/10/2024

@Hutch No you're all good.

Hutch

5/9/2024

Will also need drums.

Bryce D.

5/10/2024

@Hutch Sure check out the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. I know these say for 3.5K axles, but they'll still work because the spindle for both is the same size.

Hutch

5/9/2024

You don't have auto-adjust Dexter's for 3000# axles?

Bryce D.

5/10/2024

@Hutch Not from Dexter no, but you can use # AKEBRK-35-SA which will work the same.

Steve

9/10/2025

@Hutch Hello Hutch, I also have the 3000-pound axle under my Jayco 185rb. You suggested using the 3500-pound self-adjusting brakes on the 3000-pound axle. Isn't the original 1.5" width vs 2.25" going to be an issue?

Jameson C.

9/10/2025

@Steve For a 3,000 lb axle the correct brake assemblies would be the part # K23-472-473-00 actually which match the size you mentioned.

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Hutch

6/5/2024

I also want to buy a matching spare tire. When measuring bolt circle with 5 holes, I am having a hard time matching up with what's available on your website. Stud to stud, I'm measuring as close as I can measure, 2 5/8" between studs, center to center....... x 5 / pi (3.1416) equals 4.177" BC. Obviously, that doesn't match anything in your product listing. The tire on the wheel is a ST205/75/D15 LRC. It is silver with round holes.....would send a picture but don't see a way to attach it. It looks like your item # MX57FR. But that shows 4 ½" BC. I dont think I am off with my measuring but if i was off by 1/16" and the measurement was 2 11/16" between the studs, that would only be 4.277" BC. 2 ¾" between studs would yield 4.376 BC.....still not 4 ½" as shown in your catalog. Can you assist with this?

Bryce D.

6/6/2024

@Hutch It sounds like you got a lot going on there hutch, go ahead and shoot your pictures over to [email protected] and let me a get a look at what you're describing.