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

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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

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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

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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.

Answer 1

Hi Butch; I'm assuming this is the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension #ASR1THDS02 you got from us a few years ago. For Dexter brakes that fit and have a parking brake you can use the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - Parking Brake Ready -…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The part of a hub/drum assembly that makes contact with the electromagnet, the armature surface, cannot be machined. If the surface is deteriorated you'd do well to replace that hub. The link provided will show you all hub/drum assemblies which…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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