Let’s Check Out the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes Video

Regarding the noise you are hearing from the brakes on your 2018 Sportsman trailer you mentioned taking it out twice and that it is new. What is probably going on is a little corrosion on the inside from sitting. If brakes are not used regularly then…

Yes. The Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Dacromet - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K #AKUBRK-35-D are compatible with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized #8-247-50.…

The 10" x 1-1/2" braking assemblies part #K23-472-473-00 will use the same four bolt brake mounting flange as the 10" x 1-3/4" braking assemblies you have but the hub/drum that goes with these uses a LM67048 inner bearing and…

Yes, the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #23-26-27 will fit AL-KO Axles. They use the same four bolt pattern as Dexter does for the 3,500 lb model so there will be no issues.

The part of a hub/drum assembly that makes contact with the electromagnet, the armature surface, cannot be machined. If the surface is deteriorated you'd do well to replace that hub. The link provided will show you all hub/drum assemblies which…

Dexter and Hayes/Al-Ko make quality brakes and one isn't necessarily better than the other. The majority of the time, the biggest factor in determining the life of a brake is going to be the load it is asked to help stop, the ruggedness of the…

The first thing you will need to do is determine the weight capacity of the axles on your trailer. You then need to measure the brake drums to determine the correct size. I have attached a photo that shows where to measure. With the measurements for…

You will need to measure to select the correct brake assemblies for your axles. You need to know that the brake assembly is compatible with the brake mounting flange and with the drum's diameter and depth. I added a photo showing how to measure a…

Generally the best way to find out which brakes you need is by measuring the inside dimensions of the drum, but you can also usually determine this by your wheel size. Your best bet is to take a wheel off the trailer and pull the drum off to…

On the Reese Ball-Plate Assembly for Friction Sway-Control System, part #RP58062, the center of the ball on the trailer plate should be 24 inches from the center of the coupler ball. This can vary a bit depending on bar model and where the drawbar/WD…

If you already have brake drums you will not have to replace them unless they are damaged or became overheated and have discoloration on the inside armature surface where the magnet rides, grooves in the armature surface, or severe wear where the…

The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…