Looking For Brake Shoes, Bearings And Seals For 2005 Featherlight Flatbed Trailer

Updated 01/09/2025 | Published 01/08/2025

Question:

Hello i have 2005 FEATHERLIGHT 5595 FLATBED TRAILER, vin number is 4FGD330256H093632 So i was hoping to be able to get parts list or part numbers for the axles, I need to replace the brake shoes and would like to have partnumber for them and also the wheel bearings and seals, This trailer has Air Brakes orginal, on the brake shoes that are in it is stamped Dexter 275 14 ASH

asked by: Thorarinn J

Expert Reply:

Hello Thorarinn, thanks for reaching out. I can certainly point you in the right direction, but there is no way for me to send you a parts list or bearing sizes based on the VIN. Trailer manufacturers just do not make this type of information available online. The only way to do that would be to reach out directly to the manufacturer of your trailer with the VIN, but this can sometimes be a headache.

As far as the brake shoes, the best option here will be to replace the whole brake assembly. It will be much less time consuming and the price of a set of shoes versus a whole assembly is not much different. In order to make sure you get the right parts I will need to know the weight capacity of your axle. That will help to narrow down the correct assembly. The 12"x2" drum brake assemblies are the most common, but you will want to check to make sure.

As far as the bearings, the best way to find out what you need will be to pull a hub and remove the bearings. Each bearing should have a number stamped on the edge, or you can measure the ID of each bearing with a micrometer. Provide me with those bearing numbers/sizes as well as your seal size, and I can look into it and see what we can offer you.

Drop that info in the comments below and I will get back to you.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Thorarinn

1/8/2025

Okay I will do that when I disassemble it, but I think I have the serial number for the axles wich is:125481426 and im pretty sure they are 12k axles from dexter and my brake shoe size is 12,25 x 4

Jesse M.

1/9/2025

@Thorarinn Generally the 12K axles use the 12-1/4 x 5 Inch Drum like part # AKEBRK-12. We also have the 12-1/4 x 4 Inch Drum part # 23-438-439, but these are 10k rated. Definitely disassemble one and confirm the sizing for this and the bearings. Also, you are looking for electric brake assemblies, is that correct? The parts I mentioned above are electric. We have hydraulic drum options too if that is what you need. I will send the SN over to my contact at Dexter to see if I can get a response with a spec sheet. I can post in here/email it to you if I can get it.

Thorarinn

1/9/2025

I have air brakes with abs, but yes that would be great

Jesse M.

1/9/2025

@Thorarinn Gotcha so we do not offer any air brake assemblies unfortunately. We do offer some shoes though like the Brake Shoe with Lining for Dexter PQ Style Air Brake # BP22-015 which fits the 12-1/4" x 4" PQ-style Dexter air brake. I would need the part number from your brake assembly to confirm fitment for the shoes. We should have the bearings, seals, hubs and other parts though. I sent the SN over to Dexter so I will work on getting that to you. In the meantime just let me know if you need anything.