Dexter Hydraulic Brake Kit - Free Backing - Galphorite - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K
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Dexter Hydraulic Brake Kit - Free Backing - Galphorite - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K
Item # T4489600-500
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Dexter Trailer Brakes - T4489600-500
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- Marine Grade
- Free Backing
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- Dexter
Drum brake assemblies provide superior protection from corrosion and let you reverse without actuating. Designed for use with hydraulic brake actuators that do not include reverse lockouts. Fit most 14-1/2", 15" and 16" wheels.
Features:
- Hydraulic drum brake assemblies are designed for use with a surge-type trailer brake actuator
- Free-backing design lets you reverse without trailer brakes being activated
- Hydraulic pressure is contained by wheel cylinder
- Brake shoe turns and releases pressure when reversing
- Galphorite plating delivers superior corrosion protection
- Backing plate and shoe levers are sealed with permanently bonded electrocoat primer
- Second coat of rugged acrylic is applied to backing plate - nearly rustproof
- Wheel cylinders are treated with hot black oxide
- Internal components are olive drab, zinc plated
- Stainless steel springs
- Adjuster plugs (included) cover access holes to keep dirt and grime out of the assemblies and off of the shoes
- Left-hand (driver's-side) brake assembly and right-hand (passenger's-side) brake assembly included
- Mounting bolts and hardware sold separately
Specs:
- Dimensions: 12" diameter x 2" wide
- Pad lining: 46 sq in
- Wheel size: 14-1/2", 15" or 16"
- Mounting flange bolt pattern: 5 bolt
- Center hole diameter: 3-1/4"
- Axle rating: up to 6,000 lbs
- 1-Year warranty
The unique free-backing design, patented by DICO, lets your trailer move in reverse without actuating the brakes. When you begin backing up, the brake shoes are firm against the drum, as in a braking situation. As you continue in reverse, however, the shoes turn with the drum until the lining pressure is released and you are able to back up freely.
These brakes are designed to eliminate friction between the shoes and drum when you are driving in reverse. A trailer breakaway kit will not be effective should your trailer disconnect from your tow vehicle when backing up.
T4489600 Dexter Premier Freebacking Brake Assembly - 12" x 2" - Left
T4489500 Dexter Premier Freebacking Brake Assembly - 12" x 2" - Right
Replaces Titan Hydraulic Brake Kit - Free Backing - Galphorite - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
Customer Reviews
Dexter Hydraulic Brake Kit - Free Backing - Galphorite - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K - T4489600-500
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (17 Customer Reviews)
Drum brake assemblies provide superior protection from corrosion and let you reverse without actuating. Designed for use with hydraulic brake actuators that do not include reverse lockouts. Fit most 14-1/2", 15" and 16" wheels.by: George 10/10/2023
Fit perfect and worked well.
by: Scott07/28/2020
I rebuilt an old boat trailer that has been sitting outside for 10 years. It was in really bad shape & I could not read any of the bearing numbers, all had had was the dimension of the hub & the old bearings. Stacey A. at etrailer was very helpful in getting the right parts I needed & best of all when I got my parts they all fit. The brake kit was great just bolt them on. Very quick shipping & great service.
Thanks
by: Dan06/10/2018
Great brake set up. Are used them on a tandem axle galvanize trailer that sees a lot of salt water. I installed a freshwater rinse but realistic you’ll get five years out of them if you use it as often as I do. Cheap insurance for stopping a 8000 pound trailer and boat.
by: Scott09/10/2019
Brakes work fine. Got freebacking so i can easily back the boat trailer up without dealing with the brakes locking up. Long story short the freebacking doesnt work worth a crap and i shouldve gone non freebacking and saved the money
by: Stever H06/21/2020
Working great, tested them again today when my 30' proline was a bit short of being full up. Drove about 5 mph, hit the breaks hard, and these brakes (surge) locked the tires up as expected, and bumped the boat forward just enough. Everything I've received from Etrailer has worked as expected.
by: Brandon04/05/2018
Chris was very knowledgeable about the products that I was looking for and made sure I had everything I needed to get my trailer brakes back working.
by: Suzanne D.06/10/2018
Excellent products and super fast delivery as always. Used price pledge guarantee and was issued a refund immediately. Will continue to do business with etrailer. Thank you!
by: Benjamin 09/21/2019
Excellent brake drum kit. Easy to insta ll!
by: Kevin04/14/2017
Great web site and super fast delivery. I will recommend etrailer to all my friends.
by: Hawkeye11/27/2021
Just what I needed, works great & perfect fit, priced right.
by: Kevin 04/17/2020
Great product and so reasonably priced!!!! Great service. Shipped and received within 4 days. Thanks so much. I'm so glad I found your company.
by: Mark 07/06/2020
Fit perfectly, very high quality , quick shipping, excellent value. Really pleased
by: Todd07/15/2018
Received the parts on time as promised. All parts fit and work great. Thank you.
by: William 03/21/2020
Received as advertised and as ordered
by: Bobby06/30/2021
by: Ian 02/14/2021
by: Jeff 03/20/2021
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