Comparing Dexter and etrailer Electric Brakes for 3,500 Lb Axle

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I have 3500 axles w/never adjust. What is the difference between the dexter replacement and your e-trailer unit. Also have ez lube.

asked by: Trent

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The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 23-468-469 and Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-35-SA are both excellent replacement options with a self-adjusting feature. The main difference between them is quality, the Dexter option is going to be the premium option whereas the etrailer option is more economical. They both will perform well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The Dexter Braking Assemblies like the #23-464-465 are widely regarded as the highest quality assemblies due to them being manufactured right here in the USA and using the highest quality materials available. With that said we have sold a lot of…

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It's basically just a brand difference. Dexter trailer brakes are often considered to be the best around so we recommend them highly, but for a great self-adjusting assembly at a lower price you really can't go wrong with the…

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Biggest difference is the Dexter assemblies part #23-468-469 are made in the US and have basically the best reputation for trailer brake assemblies. If you are looking for the nicest setup that would be the most reliable this would be the route I…

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The #84546UC3 and #84546UC3-EZ Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly are identical with the exception of the grease cap. Each is a single hub with an integrated drum. They use the same bearings, races, and grease seals. The #84546UC3-EZ has an…

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Etrailer Electric Brake Assemblies like the 12", Self Adjusting #AKEBRK-7R-SA referenced in your question are different than Dexter Brake Assemblies such as #23-459. The biggest difference is the brake pad material used. Etrailer brake pads…

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My contact at Dexter did confirm that the #23-468 Nev-R-Adjust brake assemblies will adjust themselves as you drive after the initial installation, but we still recommend that you do adjust the shoes when you first install the assemblies, so that…

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We recently had a short training session in which the difference between our brakes such as #AKEBRK-10R and Dexter brakes were revealed. The biggest difference is the brake pad material. It is thicker on our house brand brakes. Also, on our brakes…

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There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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The difference between the two hubs part #84546UC3 and #84546UC3-EZ is the grease cap that comes with them. The part #84546UC3-EZ includes an EZ lube style of grease cap that has a rubber plug that can be removed for easy access to the zerk fitting.…

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For a tandem axle trailer rated for 7000 lbs, you can use either a Load Range C or D tire. Each axle will be rated for 3500 lbs so you need a tire that will carry 1/2 that capacity. That would make your minimum load range before limiting your system…

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Actually, there's a little more to it than that. The magnets on the #K23-478-479 are a little different, but the primary difference is the mounting bolt pattern. On a typical 3500 lb brake assembly, the mounting studs will all be 2-7/8 inches…

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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…

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