How to Find Right Dexter Hub & Drum And Brakes

Question:

I have a camper with dexter axles under it do yall sell the brake shoes and drums? And whatever else I would need to replace them? Before I bought it, it sat behind a house for at least 5 years and Im trying to fix everything that isnt working or might not work.

asked by: Nicholas C

Expert Reply:

Yes we have both hub and drums and brakes for Dexter axles. Let's start with the hub, and in order to find the correct ones you will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able to see the part number stamped directly on them.

If you are unable to find them, you need to use a digital caliper measure your spindle to the thousandths of an inch where the bearings ride, like in the photo I added. You will also need to know your axle capacity (which should be stamped on the axle itself). For example, if you have a 3,500 lb axle and your bearings are L68149 (1.378" inner diameter) and L44649 (1.063" inner diameter) you would use the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles # 84546UC3.

To determine the brake assemblies that will fit your trailer, you need to know your axle's weight capacity, and the inside diameter and depth of your drum. For example, the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-468-469 are for 3,500 lb axles, measure 10" diameter x 2-1/4" wide (so that is the drum size they fit in).

I have added links below to our entire selection of hub and drums and brakes for you to come back to once you know this information.

expert reply by: Kyle S