Which Electric Brakes Will Give the Best Performance?
Question:
We have 5 skid loader trailers and seem to replace brakes more often than we should. Sometimes a trailer will go 3 years, mostly not. Now working on a 7000 # pair of Dexter axles under a tilt trailer. Regarding electric brakes shoes, are Hayes/Al-Ko better and longer lasting than Dexter brand brake assemblies?
asked by: Jones
Expert Reply:
Dexter and Hayes/Al-Ko make quality brakes and one isn't necessarily better than the other. The majority of the time, the biggest factor in determining the life of a brake is going to be the load it is asked to help stop, the ruggedness of the ride, how often it is used and proper adjustment. Brakes that are self-adjusting such as the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-464-465 are popular because adjustments are made automatically and enhance the brake's performance - and thus, their overall efficiency.
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Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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