Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes: The Breakdown Video

You could use Dexter brakes #23-464-465 for 7K axles but they will be a little more aggressive than ones specifically for 6K axles. What I recommend is etrailer brake set #AKEBRK-7-SA because they will work on Dexter axles, they are also…

We have all the parts you'll need to convert your Dexter 8-174 hubs to an 8 lug pattern but there's no kit. I have listed the parts you'll need below: Sold individually - Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly 12" - 8 on 6-1/2 item…

First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…

The etrailer A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Round Jack Hole #CA-5280-RB uses the standard a-frame angle of 50 degrees. The length from the rear of the coupler to where the coupler meets its narrowest point is approximately 9" long. I have include…

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

Yes, you can use the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7,000 lbs item #23-180-181 on your 5,200 lbs axle so long as you have a 5 bolt flange like the one linked in the diagram below. These brakes fit a…

Yes the Dexter brake assemblies part #23-180-181 would work in place of the #23-105-106. They are the same size and the capacity range matches as well.

I would be happy to recommend the correct replacement electric trailer brakes for you, but the 3175030707 did not cross reference to any brake assemblies. To determine the correct brake assemblies I would need to know the weight rating of your axle…

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,…

Great question. The etrailer brand #AKEBRK-6 12x2 inch brake assemblies are designed for 5200-7000 lb axles, are manufactured overseas and would work perfectly well for your tandem 7K axle trailer. Dexter, on the other hand makes specific brake…

The brakes you mentioned are for 7,000 lb axles and are 12-inch assemblies, similar to the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-180-181, but that is just one part of the equation in regard to determining the correct hub and drum. In order to…

If all you want is to prevent the 12 volt power supply of your trailer battery wiring from backfeeding onto your vehicle wiring or vice versa what you need is a one-way diode like part #RM-690. This only allows current to flow in one direction so…