Recommended Replacement Brakes, Wiring, and Hardware for a Dexter 5.2K Axle

Updated 05/24/2024 | Published 05/21/2024

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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K

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10 Gauge Wire - Blue Primary - Per Foot

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Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies

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Question:

Im looking for brake assemblies for a 5200 lb Dexter axle. I would like to add cable operated parking brakes also. Could you lead me in the right direction please. Also, is there a kit for the required cables, hardware and lever available? Thank you so much Marty

asked by: Marty C

Expert Reply:

Hey Marty, for your 5,200 lb Dexter Axle you can use the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes # AKEBRK-7-SA. These brakes will work with 5.2 to 7,000 lb axles, measures 12" x 2", and will work with 14 1/2", 15", 16", and 16 1/2" wheels.

Also, the hardware you need is # BRKH12, and the wiring you need is the 10 Gauge Primary Wire # 10-1-1.

expert reply by: Bryce D

Marty C.

5/23/2024

Thank you Bryce, you may have missed the part about needing cable operated parking brakes. Thank you

Bryce D.

5/24/2024

@MartyC Hey Marty, I apologize I totally missed that part. You're going to then need to use the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly with Parking Brake # 23-112 for left hand and # 23-113 for the right hand. These are the same 12" x 2" brakes as the ones above with the same 5 bolt mounting flange bolt pattern, but are designed with parking brakes.