Brake Line Kit Recommendation for Dexter Brake Assemblies 23-398 and 23-399

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Will item number 20TA-BLKIT fittings be compatible with Dexter drum brake numbers 23-398 and 28-399? It says it works great with disc brakes so I want to be sure the fittings are the same between disc and drums.

asked by: Chris

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Expert Reply:

Trailer brakes use the same thread size whether they are disc or drum. The Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # 20TA-BLKIT that you referenced would work well with the Dexter drums # 23-398 and # 23-399.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The wires of the breakaway switch part #K71-691 are 14 gauge. The difference between it and the Dexter breakaway kit part #N65113 is that Bargman makes the N65113 and Esco makes the #K71-691. the Esco one is only one made in USA. They will function…

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Answer 2

Here is what you will want to do. Since your 12 volt accessory circuit is only rated for 20 amps you are going to want to run a 10 gauge wire like the part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot) from the positive battery post of your vehicle through a 40 amp…

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Answer 3

The Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes part #T4813100 will need to receive power from a 12 volt battery with a 40 amp circuit breaker like part #9510 placed 6" from the positive battery terminal. I have attached…

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Answer 4

On this page (typically below the product links) there is a helpful link section that will have the install instructions fo the Hopkins Breakaway kit part #20400 that you referenced. I also attached an install video that shows the kit installed as…

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Answer 5

The blue brake controller output voltage wire extends from the factory connector under the dash and terminates in the engine compartment near the fire wall. Due to the cramped quarters in the engine bay, This wire is very hard to locate. Our…

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Answer 6

Yes, there is one option for replacement breakaway switch that is made in the U.S.A., which comes from Dexter Axle: - Replacement Breakaway Switch with Cable and Pin for Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit #K71-691

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Answer 7

If your towing setup requires the 12 volt power circuit to be active (not all do), it would need to be ran to the positive post of the CR-V battery through a circuit breaker like part #9510. This prevents the amperage draw of the circuit from ever…

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Answer 8

I took a look at what we have, and the only thing I was able to find was the Hydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit #HS496-252, which measures 25' long. I also took a look at your 2019 Heartland Torque Travel Trailer Toy Hauler, and wanted to inform…

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Answer 9

I can help you correctly run hydraulic lines on your trailer. Adding disc brakes is a great idea, but the reason you are having such difficulty finding a schematic is because hydraulic brakes are rarely installed on 5th wheel trailers and they are…

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Answer 10

I believe what you mentioned is a standard way of running trailer brake lines on a tandem trailer. I attached a diagram for the brake line kit part #18TA-BLKIT and how it normally connects to a trailer. The main feed line runs to the first axle where…

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Answer 11

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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