Determining Which Brake Assemblies Fit 3000lb Dexter Axle With 8-247 Hub and Drum Assembly

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I am not locating the right part and need help. Here are the specs Dexter Axle P-11, Model SLR, 3000 max capacity Dexter Drum 8-247, 5 bolt pattern I am not sure what brake kit I need for replacement. Drums and bearing are fine, Can you give me shoes as well as the full base plate and shoe kit. Thank you

asked by: Jim E

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The Dexter Hub and Drum assembly 8-247 you have on your Dexter P-11 3000lb axle use 10" x 2-1/4" brake assemblies.

The correct replacement assemblies for your hubs is the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,000 lbs # K23-472-473-00. If your mounting hardware is still in good shape you can reuse it, or it can be replaced using # BRKH10B.

For replacement shoes you can use # AKBRKR-S-10.

I included a few videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The Dexter 3,000 lb trailer axles use a different size of brake assemblies so what you'd need is the Dexter 3k axle brake assemblies part #K23-472-473-00. 3,500 lb trailer axles use a slightly different size assembly so they would not fit. Then…

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Answer 2

We do have the regular Dexter Axle brakes and their Nev-R-Adjust equivalents. The regular (manually adjusted) brakes that you are wanting are listed as part #23-26 for the Left Hand side and part #23-27 for the Right Hand side. Their Nev-R-Adjust…

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Answer 3

I do have an option that will give you larger brakes but I called my contact at Dexter Axle and they told me that there would be no way for you to upgrade the brakes on your existing axle (part 1701570). This has to do with both the brake mounting…

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Answer 4

The overall width of the drum would be around a 1/2" wider than the shoes on the backing plate but this will not be relevant when selecting replacements as the parts will be based on the dimensions of the backing plate which in your case is…

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Answer 5

To switch your 1996 Mallard camper from 10" x 1-1/2" Brakes #K23-472-473-00 to 10" x 2-1/4" #AKEBRK-35-SA you will need to have your axle modified. A #84 Spindle #TRU74FR is needed to fit the larger 10" x 2-1/4" Hub…

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Answer 6

Looks like you have a welded on brake assembly that possibly could have the brake shoes replaced with the part #BP04-065 which is for an older Dexter 10" by 1-1/2" setup that was made before 1999. See if you can find "Dexter"…

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Answer 7

Thanks for the picture of your axle tag. That indicates you have a Dexter 3,000 lb axle so the correct hub and drum would then be the part #008-418-02. Then for new brake assemblies you'd want the part #23-468 and #23-469 and you'd be set.

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Answer 8

We do have a solution for replacing your obsolete Dexter trailer axle but it isn't your standard trailer axle as none of ours matches that description. If you want to stick with a standard axle you need to contact a trusted trailer shop to have…

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Answer 9

You will need to replace your Brakes #K23-472-473-00 and Hubs with the same 10" x 1-1/2" brakes you currently have. The 3,500LB Hub/Drum #AKHD-555-35-K uses a larger inner bearing which will not fit on your spindle. You will need to source…

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Answer 10

You may be able to replace the 10 x 1-1/2 inch electric brakes on your trailer with the more common sized 10 x 2-1/4 inch assemblies. The potential issue is the Dexter 2.8K axle that your existing electric brakes are mounted to. This particular axle…

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Answer 11

While it may be possible that a 3,500 lb. brake assembly will fit your 3,000 lb. axle, it is recommended that you stay with the 3,000 lb. size intended for your axle and use the part number #K23-472-473-00 for a replacement. If you are dead set on…

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Answer 12

The Trailer Brake Magnet Kit, #BP01-068, will fit both Dexter 7 x 1-1/4 inch and 10 x 1-1/2 inch electric drum brake assemblies. This round magnet is what is considered to be the old style and fits Dexter 10 x 1-1/2 inch assemblies made prior to mid…

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