Dexter Trailer Brake Magnet for 7 inch Brakes

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I replaced a Dexter brake magnet years ago with a 071-057-00 replacement kit. Is the new Dexter kit number K71-057-00?

asked by: Robert B

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Dexter brake magnets 071-057-00 and K71-057-00 are the same part and both are for 7 inch brake assemblies. Our replacement magnet is # BP01-068.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The 7 inch Dexter Brake Assemblies like the part #23-48 do use clips to attach the magnets to the assemblies. I went and pulled one from our warehouse and found that in order to attach the magnet to the arm you would need to slide the magnet over the…

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Answer 2

I'm not certain what you mean by 'feedback', but the CIPA #CM01139 isn't a vehicle specific item. It will mount to round roll cage tubing that are 1-3/4 inches in diameter. If your roll cage uprights are of that diameter, the mirrors…

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Answer 3

The easiest way to tell if the brakes are working on the trailer would be engage the manual override and have a friend sit outside the vehicle and watch the wheels on the trailer. If they begin to drag when you let off the brake pedal (slowly) on the…

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Answer 4

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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 7

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 8

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 9

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 10

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 11

I currently have three diffrent self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes which are attached for you below. eTrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA (3,500 Axles) Dexter…

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Answer 12

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

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Dexter Trailer Brake Magnet for 7 inch Brakes

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