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These brakes automatically adjust as you tow so you don't have to crawl around on the ground to do it manually. 12-1/4" x 3-3/8" Assemblies fit 16" or larger wheels. Backing plate has a 4-bolt pattern. Made in the USA.
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Quick Tip: There's really not a whole lot to getting new drum brakes. If you've confirmed that all of the specs listed above line up with what you need for your trailer, you can be pretty sure these will work for you.
Riveted brake pads will always give you a screeching reminder to replace your brake shoes. That's because the rivets will scrape against your drum as the friction material wears down. You won't have that noisy problem with bonded brake pads. You'll also get a little more friction pad contact because there aren't any cutouts for rivets. And more friction means more stopping power.
These pads are also tapered, which should help to prevent any broken, crumbly bits of material from rotating inside the drum as the pads wear over time. Brakes without these tapers are more likely to create a jarring braking experience that could cause the brakes to stutter and lock up.
With typical electric brake assemblies, you need to manually adjust them every now and then to make sure you're getting the shortest stopping distances every time you tow.
With self-adjusting brakes, though, you'll always have peak stopping power - simple as that! As the brake pads wear over time, a tensioning cable will automatically keep the pads in alignment so they'll consistently make contact with your drum when you brake. You won't have to do tedious manual adjustments anymore.
Dexter invests a lot of resources to ensure that these brakes meet the requirements for certification set by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Basically, a CSA certification tells you that these trailer brakes are well built and safe for use on the road.
Once you get these brakes installed, you'll need to break them in. First, find a long stretch of road or a big, empty parking lot. Once you're there, set your brake controller to its maximum setting and get moving. Speed up to about 40 mph and brake to slow to about 20 mph. Repeat this 15-30 times. The goal is to get the brake shoes and magnet properly seated into your drum. You'll know you've done that when it feels less jerky (and more consistent) each time you apply the brakes.
Note: The brakes will be very hot after doing this, so after every 10 stops you'll want to wait about 10 minutes to let the brakes cool off before continuing. If you don't, you might cook and crack the pad material.
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (14 Customer Reviews)
These brakes automatically adjust as you tow so you don't have to crawl around on the ground to do it manually. 12-1/4" x 3-3/8" Assemblies fit 16" or larger wheels. Backing plate has a 4-bolt pattern. Made in the USA.Fit like a glove. Easy to install. Have good braking power restored.
Got the wrong part, brake inside box didn't match # on outside of box , have to return and reship. One brake was correct the other wasn't.please check part inside box to make sure it's the right part before shipping again . Asked Ashley to do this on phone, she seemed annoyed that I requested this.
These were delivered quickly and well packaged. Price point was fair.
Original parts were wrong. Talked with Tara and she fixed the problem. Thank you for taking care of the issue.
Nicole was a great help. I received the correct parts.
Everything showed up in two days
Fit the 4 bolt flange great
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Damian
6/14/2022
So far a year after install, the brakes are working flawlessly!