How to Determine Which Replacement Electric Brake Assemblies are Needed
Question:
What measurements do I look for on my electric brake to discarded. Drum and lining pads. Thanks.
asked by: Gilbert
Expert Reply:
If you're looking to replace an existing brake assembly like part # 23-459, you'd measure the interior diameter and depth of your brake drum. For instance, the # 8-201-9UC3-EZ drum you referred to has an inside diameter of 12 inches and a depth of 2 inches. This means you'd need a 12x2 brake assembly.
If you have a 6K axle, the # 23-458 (left side) and # 23-459 (right side) would work great. These are Nev-R-Adjust assemblies that won't need adjusting after the initial adjustment at installation.
If you have a 7K axle, use # 23-464 (left) and # 23-465 (right).
If you're not sure about the axle capacity, check the axle tube for a label or plate that lists the capacity. If there isn't one, we can usually determine the capacity by the inner and outer bearing reference numbers, if you'd care to reply with them.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
more information >
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Pre-Greased
- 25580
- 15123
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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