Comparing etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies to Dexter Brakes
Question:
I have a 14k trailer has dexter axles and one axle has the self adjust dexter brakes and I want to add brakes to the second axle. I am wondering if there is any noticeable difference between the dexter brand brakes and the etrailer brand brakes.
asked by: Kurt Y
Helpful Expert Reply:
There is a difference. The etrailer brakes specifically, such as # AKEBRK-7-SA, have pad material that is cut rather than snapped off a long strip. The result is a cleaner cut pad that is less likely to crack or have pieces fall off of it. Otherwise they are pretty much identical. So really the etrailer brakes are a much better value. I have included a link to a video on brake set # AKEBRK-7-SA for you.
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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