Difference Between Dexter and etrailer.com Brand 12 inch Brake Assemblies
Question:
I need new brakes for my 10 yr old trailer that takes 12inch X 2inch electric brakes. I would like to buy the self adjusting kind to replace my manual ones. The Dexter 23-458-459 will fit and so will the AKEBRK-7-SA. What are the differences between these two brake assemblies, other than price? Does one have a more more durable lining material or have better magnets than the other? Or is the Dexter more expensive because its a brand name? Do either come with mounting hardware?
asked by: Donald C
Expert Reply:
Dexter brake assemblies like the part # 23-458-459 are essentially the best ones on the market. They use the best materials and and incredibly reliable and well-made.
That being said the etrailer.com brand assemblies part # AKEBRK-7-SA are also very well made too. We have sold a ton of these and gotten very positive feedback on how well they well they work and how reliable they are. If it was my money I would go with these unless you want to have the absolute nicest materials money can buy. You wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two sets.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 6K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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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
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- 7000 lbs Axle
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- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Shawn C.
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Hi, I have a horse trailer with living quarters with two, 8000 lb axle. The axle are Lippert Components. Part Lc180-TB-92.7-od-10U-HPIB-SM-L-86580/36 Serial 045-002043797 I have two bearings go out on me. So I’m wondering if I should change to a different bearing or stay with the Lippert. When the last bearing went out, I have damaged my hub so I have to also buy a new hub.?