The Low-Down on the Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies Video

The main difference is brand. The #T4489600-500 is Made by Dexter here in the USA, while the #AKFBBRK-7-D is made by etrailer overseas. Both will work with the same hubs, and the same axles. Dexter also uses the Galphorite coating on those brakes…

The hardware that secures the caliper mounting bracket to the brake flange is not included with the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet and KodaGuard - 5,200 to 6,000 lbs #K2R526DKG. You can, however, add this with the…

Brake Assemblies like the Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 5.5K to 7K item #AKFBBRK-7 will have the description in the title that the brakes are free backing. We also offer the same size free…

The difference really comes down to brand recognition, price, and warranty, but apart from that they are very similar. Dexter is a leading brand and people know they are getting quality, hence the higher price. They Dexter also do have a 5-year…

If you have the old bearings and seals, it is possible to find the part numbers stamped into them. If these do not have numbers or if they have worn off over time, you will need to take some measurements. I recommend using a digital caliper like the…

Since your spindle uses inner bearing #25580 and outer bearing #LM67048 the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub for 5,200-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2" #008-213-9B is going to be the correct replacement and includes new bearings, races, grease seal, and lug nuts.…

Yes, you can replace the hub/drum that you have on your trailer with a standard idler hub assembly. In order to determine if the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly part #8-213-51UC1-EZ is correct you will need to verify that your spindle uses a 25580…

It looks like Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 Item #8-201-5UC3 could be the right replacement for you. You can check the bearing numbers if you still have the bearings. If they are 25580 for the inner and LM67048 then this…

If you are simply wanting to operate the refrigerator I suggest you consider using the Progressive Dynamics Pure Sine Wave Inverter w/ Transfer Switch - Remote - 1,000 Watts - 12V, #PD1210NR. With this you can create a circuit that our residential…

The metal strip in your brake shoe is not normal. It must be some kind of manufacture defect and that batch of brake shoes all had it for you to have this on more than one. Some wear on your drum is expected but it definitely should not be cutting a…

Thanks for that info, and based on that I can narrow down the options for you considerably, but you will need to do a bit of measuring in order to make sure you get the right hub and drum assembly. Based on having Dexter axles and a 10,000 lb GVWR…

You're correct. A 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern will have 6 lugs with a 5-1/2 inch bolt circle. That means that if you measure from the center of one bolt across the hub to center of the opposite bolt, that distance will be 5-1/2 inches. I'll…