Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs
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Dexter Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Brake Assembly
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
- LH
- 7000 lbs
- Manual Adjust
12" x 2" Driver's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 7,000-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 5-bolt pattern. Fits 14-1/2", 15", 16", and 16-1/2" wheels.
Features:
- Electric brakes are easier to install and offer more user control than hydraulic brakes
- Requires only an electric brake controller (sold separately) - no actuator or hydraulic lines necessary
- Adjuster plugs (included) cover access holes to keep dirt and grime out of the assemblies and off of the shoes
- Mounting bolts sold separately
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: most standard hub-and-drum assemblies, including Dexter, Lippert (LCI), and AL-KO
- Configuration: left hand (driver's side)
- Dimensions: 12" diameter x 2" wide
- Mounting flange bolt pattern: 5 bolt
- Wheel size: 14-1/2", 15", 16", and 16-1/2"
- Axle rating: 7,000 lbs
- Limited 5-year warranty
K23-180-00 12" x 2" LH Electric Brake Assembly - Drivers Side - 7.0K Axles
Replaces 23-180
Item # 23-180
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Customer Reviews
Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs - 23-180
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (86 Customer Reviews)
12" x 2" Driver's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 7,000-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 5-bolt pattern. Fits 14-1/2", 15", 16", and 16-1/2" wheels.by: Smitty Smithsonite11/05/2016
These things are major time-savers! Bolt the whole assembly on, wire it up, and go! Can't beat the price either - would cost quite a bit more buying the parts individually. Made a huge difference in stopping power on my 18' Dively car hauler, 9990 GVWR. The brakes were 6 years old at the time, and had tens of thousands of miles on them - abusive miles too, with shoes seizing and dragging, electrical failures causing some to work 3x as hard as others, stop and go MA traffic, etc.
While I was at it, I also grabbed 30' of Deka jacketed 2-wire 10 gauge brake wiring, and redid the whole system from the plug back. I also removed the drums, had them turned at a local garage, and installed brand new bearings, races, & seals. The improvement in stopping power was nothing short of amazing.
I went from having my Tekonsha P3 on boost level 3 at 11 volts +, trailer UNLOADED, to running boost level 1 at 6 volts with 4,000 lbs. on the 2k lb. trailer! BIG difference in stopping power!
by: Steven 04/18/2024
Dexter makes some of the highest quality trailer products!
by: Daniel 02/29/2024
Best price for genuine Dexter parts and the shipping time was unexpectedly fast.
by: George 07/15/2023
This part fit my Rockwood 5th wheel and arrived in good condition. I would give this 5 stars, but it arrived 2 days late. This was probably a UPS issue, but this is the second time an etrailer delivery was late. If time is critical, be wary of the estimated delivery date
by: Marty12/04/2023
Hello,
I wanted to say "thank you" Marti!!
Marti help identify the exact products I was looking for! Marti was also very personable and did an excellent job in getting my shipment through the process flawlessly!
Thanks again for your great customer service!
Marty
by: Robert 02/11/2024
It was just what we were looking for
by: Kevin 05/11/2023
Perfect replacement. Easy install. Etrailer will continue to have my business.
by: Dean 09/21/2023
Super support and service. Instant ship ping!
by: Brian01/24/2023
Amazing service ! Fast delivery. I will definitely use etrailer again
by: Steve 09/06/2022
The parts I ordered were back ordered, although I was in no hurry for them. They communicated with me about alternative parts, and kept me informed about when the parts would be available. I did receive them when promised. I highly recommend etrailer.
by: Justice10/22/2022
Both brake assemblies were good and both installed without issues.
by: MJ Construction01/21/2015
The Brakes were the correct ones and fit perfectly on the axles. Was a ten min replacement per axle. I only had a small decal to identify the original backing plate and the sales person was able to cross reference the number to drive at this set of brakes. Was very painless. Thanks Mike
by: Errol 12/06/2021
Ordered the parts by phone. Melissa was highly knowledgeable and extremely professional. Would recommend eTrailer to anyone that needs trailer parts or trailer hitches.
by: Marty05/31/2016
Quality parts, quick service. We are working on a Landoll trailer, that isn't in production anymore. I spent a day on the Internet looking for parts. Your site was the only one that had what we needed. I'm glad I found you!
by: Debra 04/21/2023
the order was great. I just wish I would have received an expected delivery date. Product was exactly what we needed.
by: Tommy 10/01/2022
ordering what i needed was a breeze with your wonderful staff
need part asap for equipment trailer for customer
and you made it happen thanks again from myself an my customer
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by: Jeff W02/16/2017
Bought brake replacement kit for 20 ft gooseneck trailer, exact fit
by: Mike G.11/15/2016
I have received and installed four of these products on my trailer. Two lefts and two rights. I've been very pleased with the service and responses from etrailer.com on their products. I would recommend this this company in the future. Thank you very much.
by: Paul H02/14/2012
I purchased theDexter 23-180 and 23-181 brake assemblies. such a easy task of installing. Quality is awsome.And you can not wire these wrong, and very fast delivery. Looking foward to continued buisness with etrailer. Thanks Paul
by: Sedco810/04/2021
Exactly as described and of high US made quality. Buy USA made only.
Mike S.
10/19/2022
No issues at all. Would purchase again only if American made.
by: Christopher07/03/2020
Parts were as described and fitment was perfect. The guys and gals at etrailer have what you need and know there parts!
by: Better than auto adjust04/25/2017
My No Adjust 12" brakes were completely shot after 3000 miles so I wanted to try the manual adjust. So far great. The fit well and were very easy to install.
by: Israel04/13/2020
Parts were as described, and worked well for my application. AMAZED by the customer service at etrailer! Nicole T was very informative and my ordered was shipped out same-day...you guys have won my business for sure!
by: Chad09/30/2021
The customer service is top notch! Helped me with multiple questions and updated me with E.T.A. and tracking # I will Definitely will buy from them again!!!
by: Dustin01/20/2022
I couldn't have been more excited about the service I received, after going to my local parts store I was able to service both axles with express shipping included for the price of 1 unit here. Mahalo Monroe for your excellent service.
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Smitty S.
11/5/2017
So far so good! No problems with hanging brakes from being parked a majority of the time, on dirt, through wet and humid to freezing cold Massachusetts weather. Theyve also run through hundreds of miles of corrosive road salt. Had to make a few adjustments right out of the gate and am probably due for another after 2k or so miles, but thats normal break-in procedure. Well worth the price!