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Want brake adjustments that go like clockwork? These brakes automatically adjust as you tow so you don't have to crawl around on the ground to do it manually. 12" x 2" Assemblies fit 14-1/2" to 16" wheels. 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.
With standard electric brake assemblies, you need to manually adjust them every now and then to make sure you're getting the shortest stopping distance 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: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2425 Customer Reviews)
Want brake adjustments that go like clockwork? These brakes automatically adjust as you tow so you don't have to crawl around on the ground to do it manually. 12" x 2" Assemblies fit 14-1/2" to 16" wheels. Made in the USA.Outstanding is the word that comes to mind regarding my experience with the brake kits that I received from etrailer!
I purchased a used Airstream and the brakes were toast.
I called etrailer and spoke to Joseph and he set me up with the kits I needed.
They arrived in 3 days with free shipping and I had all 4 installed in about 2.5 hours on a Saturday morning.
I would definitely do business with these guys again. It was painless!!!
Just like to say that those self-adjusting brakes that I bought a year ago working fine way better that my old breaks that I had to adjust myself you got yourself a satisfied customer etrailer
Excellent service and etrailer was very helpful on which brakes I needed.
perfect replacement on my 3 axle toy hauler camper. Fast shipping and good commication.
My Brake order was delivered on time .Brake assemblies were in seperate boxes (4) which were in a oversised box allowing them to bang around and dislodge the shoes on one assemblies.Trip to Orilleys auto parts for tools to take assembly apart and reline shoes again .Couple of Hrs. wasted.
The Dexter brake kit was easy to install and are working great. I recommend that you also replace the brake drums as well. I didn't replace mine and the magnets are already getting grooves in them from the worn drums. Next time, I will replace the brakes and drums at the same time.
Very nice brake set up. Delivered as stated. Installation was a snap.
Pre lubed hubs are the way to go. Just slide them on and set the tension.
One dust cap was dented in shipping or packaging? But did not defray from the product quality.
I ordered 4 brake assembles for my Fifth wheel trailer to be delivered to an RV park we were staying in. They arrived on the day they said they would when I put in the order. Well packaged. Replaced my worn out brakes perfectly. I have ordered from etrailer a few times now and have yet to disappointed with delivery or product.
Easy Peasy to install. Just need a chisel, snap ring pliers, and 36mm socket to get the drums off. (Never-Lube bearings) Then a 9/16" socket and some wire cutters to get off the backing plate. Be sure to get heatshrinking crimp-on connectors to reattach the wires behind the backing plate. Everything went together smoothly. Still need to tow the trailer and let the self adjusters do their thing, but it'll be awhile before our next trip.
FWIW we have an Airstream with about 50K miles on it and I replaced the brakes as a precaution. They actually still had many miles remaining on the linings and magnet.
Erik
10/1/2022
Still working fine. Have put many miles on the new brakes - like participating in a caravan that went around the island of Newfoundland for two months...
Once I received undamaged assemblies the install was straight forward. I was happy with customer service in exchanging parts. Brakes seem to work fine…(have not had to panic stop yet) Only complaint was the burnishing process. (Burnishing procedure is required for all brands of trailer brakes)
William was a great help with his advice on replacing my trailer brakes and hubs and what parts and equipment I needed. I purchased with total confidence. To my amazement the parts arrived in two days! Outstanding service from a company I've come to know and trust over many years.
Exact replacement for original brakes and way less expensive than rebuilding the brakes part by part. I like the made in America labels too!
I recently completed a brake upgrade on my trailer. The new Never Adjust Dexter Brakes went on flawlessly. I found the process to be straight forward. The self-adjusting feature was an upgrade from the previous brakes but bolted on with no issues. I like the idea of not needing to adjust brakes as the pads wear down. I needed all new brakes, this seemed like the best decision for replacements.
Every thing went well. Excellent servic e!
Everything fit and works as it should.
Easy to Install. Working great.
Brakes were perfect fit and still working great.
Would highly recommend.
Great customer service! Excellent help finding the correct parts. I had some unusual issues that where resolved quickly. Was even provided a direct phone number. Don't get that kind of service much these days!
The whole experience of ordering my replacement brake assemblies was awesome. Teresa did a fantastic job of figuring out which parts I needed. I would not hesitate to order parts from e-trailer in the future. The quality and fit-up of the Dexter brake assemblies made repairing my rv easier than I could have imagined. I am one happy camper. Thank you for an awesome consumer experience from start to finish.
Kent C.
4/25/2020
The parts I purchased are working fantastic. I still consider the complete experience to be a 5-star transaction and will definitely order from e-trailer if I need parts in the future.
Parts arrived quickly and installed properly. Good follow-up after the sale. Overall a positive experience.
excellant customer service,fast shipping,quality product,Thank you.Kelly
Thank You etrailer and in particular Adam E. I realized that the brakes on my 2005 Airstream Safari were not going to adjust enough to provide safe braking for our planned trip from Indianapolis, IN to Santa Fe, NM, Cortez, CO, and Moab, UT I called etrailer on Thursday Sept 26 and spoke with Adam E. I explained my trailer setup -
12 x 2" brakes on a 4400# Henschin double axel The brakes I was looking at were listed for Dexter and Lippert axels - there was no mention of the Henschin axels I was working with. I asked Adam E. if he had the bolt spacing for the 5 bold mounting flanges - he researched a diagram in etrailer archives which showed the bolt pattern and spacing - I matched the pattern and ordered for overnight shipment - Adam E. made shure my order was shipped - they arrived as requested on Sept. 27 I installed the Dexter brakes successfully on Sept. 28 and we left Sept. 29 on a wonderful 4100 mile trip through the great SouthWest with comfort and confidence knowing we had plenty of stopping power for any terrain we might find. Thank You Adam E. and etrailer Great People / Great Service / Great Products / Great Prices
I ordered 4 brake assemblies 4 mo ago and just got around installing them. Found one assembly bad and contacted etrailer expecting them not to replace due to the time frame. Thanks to Kate F., she made things right and sent a replecement.
Your Nev-R-Adjust Trailer Brake Kits are working great, but when it comes time to replace them, how do you release the shoes that have worn into the drums so that the hubs can be removed?
Andrew N.
10/11/2022
The hubs should slide right off the electric brake shoes. Sometimes you need to use a hammer to remove the hub. In some rare cases, voltage could be going to the brakes when it shouldnt be, leading to the brakes being engaged when the trailer is stopped. You would need to cut the voltage or disconnect the brake controller to release tension. Lastly, you can try using a flat screwdriver to spin the adjuster wheel underneath the brakes to release tension.
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