Replacement Brake Assemblies For Converting a 5,200lb Dexter Axle To Electric Brakes
Question:
I have a 1994 Cronkhite dual axle trailer with surge brakes that Im converting to electric brakes. The info on the 23-105-106 says 6000 and other info on here says they will also work on the 5200 axles. The data plate on my trailer says they are 5080, is that the same. The Dexter hubs are 12 inch and the back plate is 5 bolt so everything appears to be good.
asked by: Dan B
Expert Reply:
Yes, the 5,200lb Dexter axle you currently have will use the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-105-106 as you are converting to electric brakes. The only brake assemblies available for 5,200lb axles are all hydraulic.
I recommend upgrading to the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-458-459 as this will increase the life of your brakes and save you from having to adjust your brakes every 3,000 miles.
If your drums/hubs are grooved from the old brakes you can replace them with the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-655-6-K. You will need to verify that this matches what you currently have for your hub. It uses a 6 on 5-1/2" lug pattern and mounts the spindle on Inner Bearing # 25580 (1.75" inner diameter), Outer Bearing # 15123 (1.25" inner diameter), and a Grease Seal # GS-2250DL (2.25" inner diameter).
To this hub you can add the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2441SS. These will allow you to easily fill your hubs with grease to ensure that the bearings and other moving parts are full of grease.
A Trailer Wiring Junction Box # 3375601101 will allow you a sealed connection point to run all your wiring from your trailer to a 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector # H20043 for connecting to your tow vehicle. You will also need a Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802308 for your trailer since you will now have electric brakes.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 15123
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.250 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 15123
- Race 15245
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 25580
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.750 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 25580
- Race 25520
- 10000 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 9000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Trailer Wiring Junction Box - 7 Color Coded Terminals - ABS
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Junction Box
- Buyers Products
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Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 1-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
- 1 Amp Charger
- Battery Included
- 5 Ah
- Bright Way
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- 25580
- 15123
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2441SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Bearing Protector Grease Cap
- 2.441 Inch
- Bearing Buddy
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Grease Seal - Double Lip - 2.250" ID - 3.376" OD - GS-2250DL
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Seals
- Grease Seals - Double Lip
- 2.250 Inch I.D.
- 3.376 Inch O.D.
- TruRyde
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7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 4' Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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