Recommended Dexter Electric Drum Brakes for 4000-lb Axles on 5th Wheel Trailer

Question:

My 5th wheel RV has 4,000 Lb axels with self adjusting brakes. I want to replace with manual adjustment brakes. I dont find 4000 Lb assemblies on your web site, can you help.

asked by: Joe D

Expert Reply:

We have electric drum brakes rated for 4400-lb axles (and hydraulic drum brakes rated for 3750- and 5200-lb axles) but none rated for exactly 4000-lbs. For electric drum brakes in the 10 x 2-1/4-inch size for a 5th wheel the 4400-lb-rated brakes will be fine.

I suggest using Dexter kit # K23-462-463-00 which is a left- and right-hand set of manual-adjust brakes with the 4-bolt mounting pattern. These work with trailer wheels from 13- to 15-inches.

When you install the new brakes either magnet wire can be used for ground or hot since they are non-polarized.

expert reply by: Adam R