Do Electric Trailer Brakes Work in Forward and in Reverse

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I have a 4 wheel trailer with Dexter electric brakes. Are the brakes supposed to work in reverse?

asked by: Tim J

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Yes, electric brake assemblies will work in reverse. The brake controller in your tow vehicle would still activate in reverse as long as the brakes are applied.

The actuating arm of the Dexter assemblies part # 23-27 will apply the brakes when pushed in either direction. That means that in forward or reverse the assemblies will still apply trailer brakes.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Dexter brake assemblies like the #23-464-465 are widely considered to be the best and highest quality trailer axle/suspension components which is why they cost more than the #AKEBRK-7-SA. Some of the quality difference wouldn't make much of a…

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Answer 2

The correct hub and drum assembly to use with the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles #6340624 is the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ. A set of this hub and drum have a 5,200 lb capacity just like the axle, has an E-Z…

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We will have several different pre packed hub assemblies for you to choose from depending on if you need a hub for drum brakes or hubs for an idler axle. Here is a list of hubs for both drum and idler axles in the different bolt patterns that use the…

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Answer 4

Hey Brian, yes the grease seal of the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is designed to prevent grease from getting on the brake components. But what I would guess happened to you is that you overfilled the hub…

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The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, part #84546UC3, is a trailer hub and drum with the lug nuts, bearings, bearing races, grease cap and grease seal included. It is designed to fit 3,500-lb axles. After removing your old drum and cleaning the…

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Answer 6

The Tru Ryde grease seals you mentioned, part #RG06-70 are indeed a replacement for the 10-036-00 Dexter seals. They would work great for your application.

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Answer 7

When the brake magnet is pushed in either direction on the brake assembly (forward or backward), the brake shoes are forced apart which activates the trailer brakes. When pushed backwards the brakes won't apply quite as hard as when going…

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Yes, it is okay to use the 10 hole Cushioned Pintle Mounting Bar, part number AMPC3, in the rise position and use the top four holes to mount your ring, as long as you stay within the weight rating of the ring, mounting bar, hitch and towing vehicle,…

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Answer 9

It is possible you need new brakes, but not necessarily. The brakes locking up when in reverse is usually because the brakes have recently been installed and they were installed backwards. Brakes are specific to either the left or right side. If…

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Answer 10

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 11

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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