What's the Difference Between etrailer AKFBBRK-7-D and Dexter T4489600-500 Hydraulic Drum Brakes?
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/26/2024
Question:
Is there a difference between this brake set and the Dexter T4489600-500 brake set?
asked by: Chad
Expert Reply:
The main difference is brand. The # T4489600-500 is Made by Dexter here in the USA, while the # AKFBBRK-7-D is made by etrailer overseas. Both will work with the same hubs, and the same axles.
Dexter also uses the Galphorite coating on those brakes which has a slightly higher salt-spray rating compared to the dacromet our brakes use, but its not really a noticable difference, as if you're actually going in salt water you should be going with galvanized brakes.
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Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - Dacromet - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Marine Grade
- Free Backing
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Samuel C.
2/3/2026
Hey, how did the AKFBBRK-7-D brakes end up working compared to the Dexter set you were looking at? It’d be great to know if you noticed any real difference in performance or coating quality. Your update could make it easier for others choosing between these two options.