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I would check the magnets for wear before going on to test them with a meter. If the magnets show abnormal wear or if you can see the windings beginning to show through the friction surface of the magnet then they will need to be replaced. To further…

Are there any visible signs of wear on the magnets like exposed windings then that would indicate they need replacing. Magnets can go bad without showing visible signs of wear though. To see how to troubleshoot them check out the help article I…

Thanks for the photo, and you are correct, you do indeed have a Dexter 7,000 lb axle, and are also correct regarding the shoes and magnets for Dexter 7k electric brakes, the Replacement Shoe #DX28FR and Replacement Magnet #BP01-225. That said,…

You can indeed test a trailer's electric drum brakes by directly applying +12V power from a fully-charged battery. You can apply this power to the hot contact on the trailer's plug (see photo please) or to an individual brake assembly's…

The exact replacement hub assemblies you need are the AxleTek Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #AKHD-545-35-K. These assemblies come with the bearings, races, seal, grease cap and even the lug nuts…

If you have the Ground Control 3.0, you need the Replacement Control Module part #LC304136 for 4-Point or part #LC85ED for 6-Point. If you need the control panel, that's the Replacement Control Panel for Lippert Ground Control 3.0 and Travel…

If the brake magnet is worn to the point that the windings are visible then you know it's time to replace the magnet. However, magnets can also fail without the visible signs of wear. Check out the FAQ article I attached on testing brake magnets…

Brake shoes and linings (the brake pads) will crack for a number of reasons, mostly due to wear, but also dependant on the quality of the material. For example, some brake pads, such as those on the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-35 are cut to…

From what I have found, the 023-447-00 brake assembly is the same 15,000 lb right hand assembly used in the Dexter Electric Brake Kit #3-446-447. We have one 15k drum available, the Dexter Trailer Brake Drum for 12,000-lb and 15,000-lb Axles -…

Unlike passenger vehicles where you can look up which component parts were used by running the year, make and model, there isn't an online database that allows you to do that with trailers. No worries, through, we can help you figure out what you…

Salt water can cause corrosion on the wheels, brakes, hubs, and other components of a trailer. A good idea is to use parts that are made of stainless steel or aluminum whenever possible. When that isn't possible it's also a good practice to…

You can use the Pollak 7-Way to 12 Volt Power Outlet Adapter #PK11896 but you will need to switch out the connector on your air compressor. You will need to find a male cigarette plug that is rated the same or higher. If you decide to run a line from…