Why It Is Better to Replace Entire Trailer Brake Assembly When Pads Are Worn Out

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Hi. I am looking for brake pads for my 2016 Karavan Boat Trailer Model K21ltsTAB2 Vin#5KTBS2420GF510392

asked by: Marty K

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We don't have a way to pick out the correct brake pads for your trailer based on the model or VIN. Typically it's more cost effective though to just replace the entire assemblies.It's an easier install, the price is about the same, you don't have to be as specific when picking out the replacement parts, and you get all new braking components as well.

To pick out the correct brake assemblies for your trailer you need to know a few things.

You will want to measure the inner diameter of your hub/drums and the depth of the drums to determine what brake assembly dimensions you need. For example the part # AKEBRK-35-SA is a 10 inch by 2-1/4 inch thick brake assembly.

You also want to determine what the bolt pattern is of your assembly mounting flange. The standard size is 4 on 4 inch. You also want to determine the axle capacity of your trailer and go with an assembly that has the same rating, the # AKEBRK-35-SA has a 3,500 lb capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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No worries on the name! So your current 5 screwy thingy must be an idler hub and you are adding brakes so that is why you are switching to the drum screwy thingy #84546UC3 which is a hub and drum assembly. You can call it a screwy thingy if you…

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The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

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There are a number of reasons why the brakes on your trailer may not be working. Lets start with the easiest things to check. First, check the vehicle and trailer connectors for corrosion. This can cause a short inside the connector and the brake…

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To select new electric drum brakes for your Big Tex equipment trailer you'll want to confirm the trailer's GVWR or its axle capacity so you can choose brakes with the right amount of stopping power. For example, a 14K GVWR trailer such as…

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If the surface on the inside of the drum where the shoe pads make contact isn't smooth then a brake shop may be able to turn the drums. If that surface or the surface where the magnet makes contact (called the armature surface) is discolored then…

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Yes, the Edge tuners are designed to work with the 6.7L I6 Turbocharged Diesel Engines that come on your 2020 Ram 3500. For your application I recommend the Edge Juice with Attitude CTS3 Performance Tuner #EP43DR because it comes with a 5"…

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Electric brakes do not each have to be changed in pairs, so that would not be the cause of the error message. I am not sure what brake controller you have, but there is some troubleshooting you can do. You will need to find out if the issue is on the…

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Typically it's best to replace both brake assemblies at the same time since if one is worn out the other probably is but if for some reason one got damaged and the other was still in good shape you could replace them individually. For example for…

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On Dexter 12" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly #23-458 the shoe pad thickness is 3/16 of an inch. Dexter says that you should replace the shoes if the material gets down to 1/16 of an inch thick or less.

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All of our hub and drum assemblies with the races included do come with the races pre-installed, but you will need to grease the bearings and install them in the hub. I've included a link to our product list of hub and drum assemblies for…

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I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Trailer Brake Magnet for 10" Hubs #BP01-110 and took some measurements for you. The brake magnet lead wires are 16 gauge wires and they measure 18 1/2 inches long.

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Answer 12

The wires on the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #K23-478-00 are 12 gauge wires. We recommend using 10 Gauge Wire #10-1-1 from the trailer 7-Way connector to the brakes though to help ensure enough power gets to them.

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