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  • Replacement Trailer Brake Assemblies For 2015 Griffin 12' Dump Trailer
  • I recommend the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-458-459 for your 2015 Griffin 12' dump trailer. The information I could find on your trailer shows it uses 5,200lb Dexter axles with electric brakes. These will replace the brakes on one axle and as they are self adjusting you will have a more consistent brake feel and not have to adjust the brakes every 3,000 miles. If you have something different please let me know and I can ensure the correct brakes.
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  • Trailer Brake Magnet For 8,000LB Axles With 12 Inch by 2-1/2" Brake Drums
  • We have the Trailer Brake Magnet # BP01-265 which is compatible with 12" x 2-1/2" trailer brakes like you have on your 8,000LB axle.
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  • Brake Replacement for Dexter 023-326-00 Brakes
  • From what I was able to determine from my research, the 023-326-00 brakes are 12" brakes from Dexter and were designed for trailer axles with between 5200 and 7000-lbs capacity. I don't believe that I've ever seen a brake mounting flange that has 6 bolts, so I'm assuming that you actually meant 5 bolts. To replace the brakes on your trailer, I recommend using the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA, which comes with 12" left and right brake assemblies and are designed for up to 7000-lb...
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  • Replacement Drum-Type Parking Brake for 1/4-Ton Canadian Military Trailer
  • It sounds like you have a hydraulic drum parking brake on your trailer. We do offer both 10- and 12-inch (and left- and right-side) hydraulic drum brake assemblies with a parking brake lever. For example, part # T2351300 from Titan is a 12- x 2-inch Uni-Servo Hydraulic Trailer Brake Assembly w/ Parking Brake Lever. This can be used with their optional kit # T2385200. You will need to check the mounting flange pattern on your trailer to confirm compatibility. If you wish you can advise...
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  • Is There any Adjustability with Trailer Surge Brakes
  • Surge brakes do not have any adjustability. If you want to use them on steep hills your solutions would be best. Or you can look into an electric over hydraulic setup which will allow you to use a brake controller to activate the brakes. This gives you total flexibility and control. I attached a help article to this page that would walk you through the entire process of adding EOH brakes to a trailer like yours.
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  • Replacement Electric Trailer Brakes for Snowmobile Trailer
  • To determine the correct replacement electric brakes you will need to know the weight capacity of your axle and then measure the inside diameter and width where the pads from the brakes touch. If your axles are 3500 lbs and you get 10 inches by 2-1/4 inches AND the brake mounting flange has a 4 bolt pattern then assembly # 23-469 for the right and # 23-468 for the left will fit. The best brake assemblies as far as resisting corrosion due to moisture are hydraulic brakes, which are used...
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  • Replacement Electric Trailer Brakes for 2000 Champion Bass Boat Trailer
  • From what I can tell it looks like your trailer should have a 3,500 lb axle so to replace your brakes I recommend our electric brake kit: - Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA These are self-adjusting brakes so once you initially adjust them they will stay properly adjusted on their own. If you have something else please let me know and I'll be happy to help out!
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  • Replacement Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies 23-106 & 23-105
  • The replacement brakes for your Dexter electric trailer brake assemblies, are the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-105 for the left hand side, and the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-106 for the right hand side.
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  • Replacement Disc Brake Kits and Brake Parts for Ranger Boat Trailer
  • We can help you with either new disc brakes or with replacement parts for your existing disc brake setup on your Ranger boat trailer. Either way you will want to confirm the axle rating of the single or tandem axles on the trailer since complete brakes and some brake parts are specific to a particular axle weight rating. The trailer's main sticker may have axle ratings indicated or sometimes on the axle beam itself there will be a plate or sticker with its specific weight capacity. If...
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  • What Replacement Brakes do I Need for my Shore Lander Trailer with 10 Drums
  • While I am unable to confirm this 100 percent most Shoerlander trailers with brakes use a surge coupler thus hydraulic brakes. For this application the Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - 10" part # AKUBRK-35 is a great replacement. If for some reason the trailer has electric brakes use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies part # AKEBRK-35-SA
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  • Best Brake Controller Recommendation for Fleet Trailers
  • For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This controller has a very interactive menu with a ton of settings and presets that can be adjusted. For your situation where you would be towing...
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  • Availability of Replacement Brake Pads for Boat Trailer
  • Trailer manufacturers do not often maintain specs for smaller items like brakes/brake pads used in production of their trailers so the VIN will not usually help, but you may be able to at least get the brake brand from the manufacturer. Knowing the axle weight capacity is important to selecting the right brake parts. The part you referenced, Kodiak # K225CP, fits Kodiak disc brake calipers for axles rated from 3500- to 6000-lbs. These and all similar disc brake pads (and drum brake shoes)...
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  • Recommended Replacement Trailer Brake Assemblies
  • Trailer brakes assemblies are fairly easy to find replacements for. There are electric and hydraulic options. Most trailers use electric brakes that are either 10 inch or 12 inch. With only a few exceptions there is a mounting pattern that most follow. You can look at the back of your brake assembly to see bolt mounting pattern and then can measure the back for the correct size. If you need 10 inch electric brakes, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-35-SA...
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  • Converting Hydraulic Surge Brakes to Electric Brakes
  • You should just need a few components in order to swap out your hydraulic trailer brakes to electric brakes. I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35-SA and Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. When switching over to electric brakes on your trailer you will need to add a Trailer Breakaway Kit # 20400.
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  • Availability Of Replacement Brake Adjusters
  • We do have a few different adjusters which I have listed below. Without knowing exactly what brake assembly you have I cannot verify the correct adjuster. If you can locate an item number on your brakes I can help you determine the correct adjuster or new brake assemblies if your brakes are obsolete. Replacement Brake Adjustment Screw Kit for 10" and 12" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies # AKBRKR-AS-1012 Replacement Brake Adjuster Screw - 10" and 12" Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer...
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  • What are the Correct Replacement Wheel Cylinders for Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brakes # 40716
  • If you have Redline brakes (part # 40716 is actually Demco), then you will need to use Redline Wheel Cylinder, # BP17-030 (left) and # BP17-020 (right). The correct replacement wheel cylinder for your hydraulic trailer brake assemblies is determined by the brand and size of brake assembly that is on your trailer.
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  • Replacing Electric Brakes On A 2018 Lightning 29' X 7' Trailer With 3500 Lbs Dexter Axle & 10" Brake
  • I reached out to Lightning and their representative said your trailer has a Dexter 3500 lbs axle with 10" electric brakes. I recommend the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K, part # 23-468-469. These brakes come with the mounting hardware and plugs. They will work for 14" or 15" wheels. It is a self-adjusting brake. I have included a product description link and a video of this brake being installed below.
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  • Replacement Horse Trailer Brakes for 1 Working and 1 Non-Working Brake Assembly
  • You will absolutely want to make sure you have both brakes working on your trailer. Only one working brake could cause a number of safety problems, the biggest is the lack of stopping power. I recommend checking your brake wiring using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 first, then checking your brake assembly for proper adjustment, and replacing any parts that aren't working properly. You should be getting power to your brake magnet on each side of your trailer axle. If you are not, then...
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  • Replacement 5th Wheel Brake Assembly Recommendations
  • For trailer brake assemblies on drum brakes, you simply need to know the diameter of your brake assembly backing plate. For 10 inch assemblies with 4 bolts, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-35-SA. For 12 inch assemblies with 5 holes, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-7-SA. If you have 7 inch assemblies with the 4 bolts, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-2 although that size would be very rare for...
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  • How To Determine Replacement Electric Trailer Brakes For Trailer
  • I would be happy to recommend the correct replacement electric trailer brakes for you, but the 3175030707 did not cross reference to any brake assemblies. To determine the correct brake assemblies I would need to know the weight rating of your axle which can be found on the axle tag on the axle tube, and the diameter and width of your current assemblies as shown in the included picture. For example the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7,000 lbs...
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