Parking Brake Kit To Go With Parking Brake Ready Dexter Brake Assemblies K23-086-087-00

Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 06/23/2024

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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - Parking Brake Ready - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K

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Dexter Parking Brake Kit with Breakaway for Hydraulic Drum Brakes

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Question:

Sirs, I already added Dexter electric brakes to my 2 axle trailer. It has 2 3500 lbs axles. I am considering adding brakes to my front axle as well. I am considering K23-086-087-00, Dexter electric brakes that are parking brake ready. Can you point me at the proper components for the brake lever and cables part of that system? Sincerely, Shannon Faull

asked by: Shannon F

Expert Reply:

I sure can, Shannon. You can use the Dexter Breakaway and Parking Kit for Drum Brakes # T2385200 to go with the parking brake ready Dexter brake assemblies. This will include the brake lever, cables, breakaway chain and necessary hardware for installation.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Jesse M.

2/3/2026

Hi Shannon, how did things go with the Dexter parking brake kit and your 3,500‑lb axles? Your update could make it easier for the next person adding parking brakes to a similar trailer setup.

Shannon F.

2/3/2026

@JesseM I didn't get that far with the kit. I saved your answer so I could reference it when I can act on it. That trailer is currently in stages of remodeling. I am considering adding the second set of brakes with the E-Brake for safety concerns. But I will not be able to execute the plan until I finish the other changes we plan on making. However, the first set of brakes I added to the trailer made a massive difference in the safety of the trailer when hauling loads over 1000 lbs. Prior to adding the brakes on the back axle, the trailer tended to push the pulling vehicle around when braking with loads ranging from 3000 to 7000 lbs.

Jesse M.

2/3/2026

@ShannonF Thanks for the update, Shannon. That makes total sense, remodels always have a way of stacking projects on top of each other. It’s also great to hear how much of a difference that first set of brakes made. What you described with the trailer pushing the tow vehicle before adding brakes on the rear axle is exactly what we see, and adding that second brake set with an e-brake will only improve things further when you get to that stage.