Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Assembly that Keeps Breaking Magnet Clips

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I have a 53 foot 6 car hauler.my electric magnet clip keeps braking. .only last a week..2 10 axles

asked by: Donald C

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Expert Reply:

It is hard to say exactly why the magnet clips of your car hauler keep breaking. If the problem is only on one assembly I would be inclined to believe that the problem is the actuating arm of the assembly or that you are using the wrong clips.

I would recommend you take off the hub and drum and thoroughly inspect the entire setup to see if there is anything that would be causing the clip to break.

I attached a link to a page that has all of the replacement actuating arms we offer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Dexter recommends that you check the wires of the brake assemblies of your trailer to determine which magnet would be what you would need. If the wires are white you would need part #BP01-265 and if they are yellow part #BP01-301. However, aside from…

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Answer 2

Actually on brake magnets for trailers either wire can be used as the power or the ground so the colors don't really mean anything. Most likely the magnet manufacturer just put what ever color was most convenient on your trailer.

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Answer 3

You will need the Replacement Magnet Clips for Electric Brake Assemblies #BP19005.

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Answer 4

Yes, the part you mentioned is indeed an electric brake assembly, the 10,000 lb self-adjust Dexter brake assembly. That is the left hand side (driver's side), and the following are the part numbers for the left and right side assemblies: - Left…

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Answer 5

Brake magnets for 12 inch brake assemblies should have an ohms reading that falls within the range of 3.0 to 3.8. The 3.7 ohms reading on your brake magnets does not indicate that the brake magnets need to be replaced. If you are experiencing…

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Answer 6

Due to the age of your 2006 Big Tex gooseneck trailer the kit you need to convert your axle to disc brakes is the part #K2R1058D11HD since this kit fits Dexter axles made prior to 2009. Then for an actuator kit the best option is the part #HS381-9067…

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Answer 7

Yes, for a 10k rated Dexter brake assembly magnet you would want the part #BP01-301.

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Answer 8

I have attached a diagram that shows the pin designations for the 7-Pole Round to 7-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Adapter, #HM47425. I labeled the pins as they relate to the RV side 7-way blade connector. The 7-way round pin connectors typically have…

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Answer 9

The exact replacement hub assemblies you need for your BD2-545-17 are the etrailer Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #AKHD-545-35-K that you referenced.

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Answer 10

The easiest way to go from a 7-way round connector to a 7-way flat would be to get a Trailer Connector Adapter part #HM47425. However, if you are looking for a more permanent solution you would need to remove your 7-way round connector and wire up…

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Answer 11

Having different size tires on your trailer can cause a couple of different issues. The first one being that they have different weight capacities. Your 4.8-12 ranges from 785 lbs at 60 psi to 990 lbs at 90 psi whereas your 5.3-12 ranges from 840 lbs…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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