Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
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Price: $83.08
Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
Item # 23-27
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Dexter Accessories and Parts - 23-27
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Brake Assembly
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- Dexter
- RH
- 3500 lbs
- Manual Adjust
10" x 2-1/4" Passenger's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 3,500-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 4-bolt pattern. Fits 13" to 15" 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 and hardware included
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: most standard hub-and-drum assemblies, including Dexter, Lippert (LCI), and AL-KO
- Configuration: right hand (passenger's side)
- Dimensions: 10" diameter x 2-1/4" wide
- Mounting flange bolt pattern: 4 bolt
- Distance between bolt holes: 2-7/8" apart on center
- Wheel size: 13", 14", and 15"
- Axle rating: 3,500 lbs
- Limited 5-year warranty
K23-027-00 10" x 2 1/4" RH Electric Brake Assembly - Passengers Side - 3.5K Axles
Replaces 23-27
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs - 23-27
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (287 Customer Reviews)
10" x 2-1/4" Passenger's-side electric trailer brake assembly fits 3,500-lb axles. Mounting flange has a 4-bolt pattern. Fits 13" to 15" wheels.by: Yves 04/19/2024
Exactly what I was looking for. Made in USA and perfect fitment
by: Gary 04/10/2024
A year later still working as should would highly recommend
by: Robert 03/30/2024
Parts arrived two days early, were packaged very nicely and as ordered.
by: Mark07/23/2014
This is a Dexter OEM brake assembly, so it was manufactured per Dexter spec's and quality control.
by: Joey 07/18/2023
High quality, perfect fit, easy installation, I highly recommend these.
by: Noble07/20/2023
Great service. When your salesforce KNOWS product and application both sides WIN.
by: Jeff K12/18/2016
I removed and reconditioned the axles on my snowmobile trailer. Salt corrosion damaged the brake assemblies. The replacements assemblies from etrailer.com bolted right on and made short work of the brake repair.
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Still working just fine.
Jeff K - 12/22/2017by: Jim Matheson10/08/2016
We bought bearings,seals,brakes and brake drums for our horse trailer as we travel around with are furry pet.We give a A+ for quality,service and price .will use trailer for all are future needs. Thank you
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Just great.We bought wheel bearings,Brake shoes and drum.I just repacked the wheel bearings and everything looks new.Your great company and a good price 2 thumbs up and 2 happy horses.
Jim M - 10/08/2017by: Mike01/20/2017
I bought a new car trailer with brakes on only 1 axle. etrailer had the exact same brakes for me to put on the second axle. These drum brakes were really easy to install, wire and adjust / re-adjust. I'd really recommend brakes on both axles if like me you're towing close to 7000lb. I've made a couple emergency stops around town, and didn't have the feeling i was being pushed by the trailer at all.
I'd also really recommend getting a high tech brake controller if you're buying one. I had a cheap one that really sucked, i had to constantly readjust brake power every time my speed varied (to stop being pushed by the trailer at speed or jerking to a stop at low speed). Annoying and dangerous IMO.
by: ezreider06/02/2013
Used these electric brake assemblies to replace the hydraulic units which became useless due to the master cylinder in the coupler becoming rusted and frozen up. Everything about the units was top notch and they bolted directly in place of the hydraulic backing plates. Shipping was fast with detailed follow up provided by Etrailer (probably the best of any internet company I've dealt with.)
Packaging was more than enough with more packing material and staples than was really required. ( 15 staples in the box ends alone where 5 would have been more than enough) Unfortunately, the assemblies were "nested" back to front into one another which caused the brake shoe of one unit to cut off the wire leads of the other. "Back to back" or "front to front" would have solved this issue which has happened to other customers. Additionally, the one plate had dust plugs for the brake adjuster provided while the other one had none. Both of these problems were minor but kept the experience from being totally outstanding.
by: Gary B.05/04/2015
I ordered a complete brake kit for my 6x10 wells cargo trailer (backing plates wiring, hub assemblies, junction box). The items were not packed well and the brake wire got shredded by the hub assemblies during shipping. A quick call to eTrailer and a replacement cable was sent out right away - great customer service! Installation of this kit was a breeze thanks to the instructional videos available on the eTrailer website. All the items are of excellent quality and everything fit together perfectly. One small wish would be to include the lock washers and nuts (4 per side) that are required to mount the backing plate instead of having to order it a la carte.
by: Ronald 09/29/2023
Fast, Friendly, Knowledgeable service.
by: Steven11/18/2019
Came as described, packaged i a “ bulletproof” package & parts went on without a hassle. Delivery was quick. Only company to trust in trailer maintenence
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Perfectly functioning, dead reliable product
Steven - 11/19/2020by: Jeff R.11/25/2012
I completely rebuilt my trailer. The brake assemblies ordered were easy to install. It was much easier than trying to rebuild my existing brakes. The instructional videos from etrailer.com made the installation of the breakaway kit a breeze. Shipping was upgraded for free and received my order very quickly. It was a pleasure doing business with etrailer.com.
by: Dave L10/24/2013
Still got to put them on, but they look good, I forgot to order the brake controller so I missed out on the free shipping,.
Can you make a recommendation for a controller, I have a 2004 Chevy Sub 1500. Nothing fancy
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One of my favorite controllers is the Prodigy P2, part 90885. It has all the important features for a proportional controller, without extra bells and whistles that may be nice but not necessary. A relative new-comer to us, that has been received well so far is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller -, part # RED44FR-3015-S. It gives you a knob to install in your vehicles panel which takes up far less room then the brake controllers of the past.
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Patrick B - 10/31/2013by: NormB08/27/2019
Added brakes to my 6X10 Wells Cargo enclosed trailer. They are working great. Easy install. As always, new trailer brakes take some time to wear in before you get full "lock - up" level braking. I'd buy these again. As always, great order and order fulfillment experience with etrailer.
by: Dan P.02/11/2017
A year ago I ordered 4 trailer brake assembly sets, brake drums and bearings. They arrived quickly and in good condition. Everything fit well and I had no problems when I towed my trailer across the country. I would definitely buy from Etrailer again.
by: James05/27/2020
I am refurbishing a vintage trailer and the previous owner had disconnected the brakes, not sure why. To be safe I decided to go brand new. These brake assemblies arrived in the factory package in good condition. They were easy to install and are working fine. As always the folks at etrailer.com are great to work with and always check up to insure that all is well and address any concerns. Thanks
by: Mr.R11/15/2014
OEM Made in USA and Dexter original. Exact fit. This is the best way to service brake systems especially on tandem axle applications. Great price, great service. Best with new nuts and lock washers and new Dexter drums and did I mention made in USA.
by: Everett w.04/08/2015
10" Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 23-27 is quick and easy to install. saves hours of frustration trying to assemble brake lining and springs. I recommend to buy the brake drum that goes with the brake assembly also. No power tools needed for this job. View the provided on line instruction and viewing the video was very helpful installing this product. Thank ETrailer
by: Scott D.06/03/2012
Product was as advertised. Form, fit and function were excellant. Assembly was a breeze, especially with the non-polarity of the wires. Just bolt them on, plug them in, adjust them, and go. Recommend buyers also purchase the 4 nuts that hold each backing plate onto the trailer's mounting flange. They do not come with the assemblies, and 7/16 x 20 (fine thread) nuts are getting difficult to come by. I went to my local Lowes to purchase 16 nuts and lock washers for the 4 assemblies I purchased.. They only had 17 nuts in the entire store.
by: Sean H03/24/2020
About a year ago I replaced all my existing breaks on my camper with these. Swapping them out was painless (first time doing so.) After getting the adjustment correct on the brakes and the brake controller they’ve worked great! We have a lot of hills where we live and camp almost every weekend May-October and have had no issues. I will double check in the spring but as of when we parked for the winter there was no need for adjustment yet, plenty of pad left for another season or two!
by: Slim R.09/23/2015
Good product, just what I expected.
However, be aware that it does not include the nuts for the 4 studs that hold the backing plate to the axle. You'll have to come up with those on your own.
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Thank you. No problems.
Slim R - 09/23/2016by: Don M12/24/2015
Purchase from etrailer was simple and easy. The product was shipped quickly and the package arrived in fine shape. One of the brake assemblies must have been bumped around pretty good as the adjuster and spring were laying on the packing. A couple of minutes to reassemble the parts and all was good. The product fit as advertised with no problems. Adjustment was simple (follow youtube videos if you've never done this type of work before) and I'm only waiting for a test run in daylight.
As for what I liked about the product, they're made in USA and appear to be of superior quality over the OEM Chinese products they replaced. I try to purchase USA-made products when possible and etrailer made the choice simple by listing where this item was manufactured. I also like how etrailer followed up with emails offering help if needed. While I didn't need help, it was a nice touch and I will purchase from etrailer in the future.
by: Skip T.06/22/2011
The magnets on my horse trailer brakes were weak and worn. I found THE ENTIRE BRAKE ASSEMBLY, MAGNET INCLUDED, on etrailer dot com for less than the local RV parts desk wanted for a single magnet! No messing with clips, springs or wire routing. Just R&R four nuts holding the assembly to the spindle, a few flips of the brake adjustment spoon and DONE! Outstanding value! AND...
...the assemblies are MADE IN THE USA!
Thanks, etrailer!
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