10 x 2-1/4 Inch Trailer Brakes to Replace Dexter Electric Brakes

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wanting to replace my Dexter brakes/backing plate....part number on the right side is 023-027-00...what are my options?? thank you

asked by: Richard H

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Expert Reply:

The brakes you have now are 10 x 2-1/4 inch brakes with a 4-bolt pattern. For a left and right replacement I recommend our house brand # AKEBRK-35-SA. These are also self-adjusting brakes so after the initial manual adjustment they will not have to be adjusted again. I have included a link to a video review of these brakes for you.

The Dexter version for the set is # 23-468-469.

For manually adjusted brakes the etrailer set is # AKEBRK-35 and the Dexter set is # 23-26-27.

One of the biggest differences between the etrailer brakes and the Dexter brakes is the pad material. On the etrailer brakes the sections are cut which creates cleaner edges that are less likely to chip or crack. On the Dexter material the sections are snapped off which can weaken the edges and leads to chips and cracks.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

It sounds like there might be a loose component inside the drum somewhere. If nothing is obvious when visually inspecting them I recommend adjusting the brakes manually. I have attached a link to a video that explains how to adjust the brakes when…

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Answer 2

The 10" Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Left Hand #AKEBRK-35L-SA has 18 gauge wire, though you are going to want to use 10 gauge wire #10-1-1 to wire your brakes. As you can see by the title this is the left hand side of the assembly only so…

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Answer 3

All three of the 10 x 2-1/4-inch electric drum trailer brakes you referenced are left-hand (driver's side) parts rated for a 3500-lb axle and use a 4-bolt mounting pattern. Parts #AKEBRK-35L-SA and #23-468 are both the self-adjusting type while…

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Answer 4

People do use electric brakes on a boat trailer but it is not the best idea to do so because of the volatile relationship between water and electricity. You will need to make sure and unplug the trailer from the tow vehicle before submerging the…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

If you already have brake drums you will not have to replace them unless they are damaged or became overheated and have discoloration on the inside armature surface where the magnet rides, grooves in the armature surface, or severe wear where the…

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