Looking For Drum Brakes That Fit An 8,000 Pound Axle
Question:
I have a trailer with 2 8k axles. 17.5 rims. Need replacement brakes for 2 axles. Drum brakes
asked by: Jason D
Helpful Expert Reply:
To get the correct replacement brake drums for your 8,000 pound axles, you will need a few things to be verified. The first will be if they are are hydraulic or electric brakes.
If they are hydraulic, we currently have the Dexter Hydraulic Drum Brake Kit - Duo Servo - 12-1/4" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 8K # 23-402-403 that will measure 12-1/4 x 3-3/8 inches. This will also use a 4 bolt pattern to attach to your axle. If you have electric brakes though, you will need a few more measurements.
We carry 3 different sizes of electric brakes for 8k axles so it is quite important. If you get 12 inches in diameter, you will need the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left Hand and Right Hand - 8K # K23-532-533-00. This also uses 4 bolts to get attached, but is specifically designed for use with AL-KO / Hayse axles. These are fairly uncommon, but they are still around and pop up every now and then.
The next two that we carry will both have a 12-1/4" diameter, but will have different widths. The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12-1/4" - Left/Right Hand - 8K # 23-434-435 will be 3-3/8" wide and the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12-1/4" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 8,000 lbs # DX32QR will be 2-1/2" inches wide. The # DX32QR is also a fairly uncommon size, but again, they do pop up from time to time.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Hydraulic Drum Brake Kit - Duo Servo - 12-1/4" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 8K
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Dual Servo
- Self Adjust
- 12-1/4 x 3-3/8 Inch Drum
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12-1/4" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 8K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12-1/4 x 3-3/8 Inch Drum
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12-1/4" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- 12-1/4 x 2-1/2 Inch Drum
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 8K AL-KO/Hayes Axles
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 3-3/8 Inch Drum
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1600 psi
- Disc Brakes
- Dexter
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