Do 10" Dexter ABS Brakes Need Adjusted After Installation Like Old Trailer Brakes Do?
Published 10/28/2025
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Do the 10 inch Dexter ABS brakes need to be adjusted after installation like older electric brakes?
asked by: Chad
Expert Reply:
No manual adjustment needed, Chad - both the 3.5K # DX73WR and 4.4K # DX83WR assemblies feature Dexter’s Nev-R-Adjust design. Once installed and burnished in, the internal tensioning cable automatically maintains the proper shoe clearance. You’ll still want to follow Dexter’s initial break-in procedure 20–30 gradual stops so the shoes seat evenly with your drums.
Do you know which brake assemblies you need? If not, let me know and I can walk you through it!
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake for Dexter ABS Tow Assist - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- ABS
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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