Where to Lubricate Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes

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Hi, I installed the 10inch Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly from you folks a few years ago. I would like to know all the points that I should lubricate as a good yearly practice? Also, what type of lube should I use? As always, thanks for your help.

asked by: Ray S

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You have to be careful if you lubricate electric trailer brakes such as # 23-468. You cannot get any grease on the pads or on the inside of the drum because that will have a negative impact on brake performance.

The magnet arm and the shoes pivot at a single point each. You can use just some wheel bearing grease such as # L11380 at those locations. Ideally you would completely wipe away any grease prior to adding new grease. It will not take much and that tub of grease, listed above, should last you a good long while.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Bill

3/22/2025

The web (shoe) friction points on the backing plates should also be lubricated. White Lithium brake lube is normally used.

Answer 1

You do not grease the magnet or where it touches the hub (armature surface). Grease could end up on the pads or where the pads touch the hub and that will cause all sorts of problems. Components that do need lubrication are already lubricated from…

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Answer 2

Hi Carlos, great question! The etrailer Trailer Wheel Lock, part #288-02020 that you were looking at, is a great choice for a teardrop trailer equipped with 205/75R15 Toyo AT tires. A tire in that size is typically right around 8 inches wide, which…

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Answer 3

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 4

Trailer magnets are designed set up for each brake assembly size axle capacity. If you check out the link I attached you will see all of the magnets we carry. From there you will need to click the brand you have, the size assembly you have, and then…

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Answer 5

Hello Chris, good question. The breakaway cable should be slightly longer than the safety chains. This is according to RVIA Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. This will activate the brakes in the event you lose the trailer connection and the…

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It does look like we do have a set of replacement brakes for a 12 1/4" x 3 1/2" brake assembly #K23-524-00 Michael, but it uses a 5 bolt flange not a 6 bolt flange. We currently don't have any brakes that use a 6 bolt mounting flange,…

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When we've reached out to Dexter Axle in the past we found that our Bearing Kit, LM67048/25580 Bearings, 10-36 Seal #BK3-300 is what fits the Dexter Axle part 7763834 that you have. Attached are some videos for you to check out.

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Answer 8

Hey Jon, For the hub and drum assembly we do have a galvanized option, but none that are pre greased. Part #AKHD-655-6-G-K is the full assemblies with bearings, but they do not come already packed. As long as you get a lithium complex, multipurpose…

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Answer 9

I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-D. The dacromet-coated backing plates are corrosion resistant which is ideal for a boat trailer. Both left and right hand sides are included with the kit. The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly…

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Answer 10

Unfortunately, we do not have the 14” diameter x 2” wide braking assemblies you need for your trailer. I also did some searching online and could not find any replacement parts for you either. The only option I can offer you would be to replace with…

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Answer 11

Unfortunately Bill, we are not going to have any parts that will let you keep your current axles. You can either look at getting replacement axles which I can help you find or you can look at installing the more common #42 Spindle #TRU37FR or…

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Answer 12

While it is possible to replace just the magnet like part #Replacement Magnet Kit for 12" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies part #AKBRKR-M12 I highly recommend replacing the entire assembly. It proves very cost effective and can save you labor…

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