Which is Best Brand of Trailer Brake Assemblies

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Are Lippert brake assemblies better then Dexter?

asked by: Robert V

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Dexter brand trailer axle components are considered by most people to be the highest quality around. Whenever possible I recommend them over the other brands.

For 12 inch diameter Dexter brake assemblies that are self-adjusting the Dexter kit part # 23-458 for the left hand side and part # 23-459 would be what I'd recommend.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The correct hub and drum assembly replacement for your Lippert 4,400 lb axle is the #8-407-5UC3-EZ. This comes with bearings and a grease seal. If you need brakes as well you can use the #LC66WD, or for self-adjusting brakes #K23-478-479.

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Because the face of the magnet rides against the armature (inside) surface of the brake drum, any grooves that had previously been worn into the armature surface will cause the magnet to wear unevenly. For optimal braking performance, you want…

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I will be happy to help you find the right LED replacement lights for your horse trailer. Based on the information you have provided the amber LED replacement is #MCL76AB. The red version is #MCL76RB. Another option is to use Peterson lights #M353A…

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Believe me I know how much of a pain a blown seal can be. Cleaning the shoes can be very tricky, and in some cases it can be impossible to get the shoes completely clean. We do recommend at the very least replacing the shoes, or just replacing the…

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In order to replace your current TruRyde brake assemblies with a self adjusting system you could go with the Nev-R-Adjust Brake Assemblies, #23-468 for Left Hand and #23-469 for Right Hand. There isn't an option for converting the TruRyde brake…

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The Grease Seal part #GS-2125DL will need to be driven in until the face of the seal is flush with the inside face of the hub. There may or may not be a bit of space left over but you only need to drive in until flush with the outside.

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Brake assembly wiring isn't polarity sensitive which means either wire on the magnet can be a positive or negative but in general the blue color is for the output circuit and white is ground so that is most likely what you have. There isn't…

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I would recommend adjusting the brake assemblies upon installation, but after that they should not need adjustment. The brake assemblies will correct their adjustment each time the trailer is backed. To initially adjust the brakes, jack up trailer…

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The correct hubs for the 4400 Lb Lippert Axle NV178936 are 3,500 lb hubs as confirmed by Lippert. If you need to replace the hubs, I recommend Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased part…

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Thank you for giving us a chance to help you out with the brakes on your travel trailer, and thanks also to your friend who steered you our way. We do sell all sorts of individual brake replacement parts such as shoes, magnets, springs, etc but most…

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The trailer will have a plate or sticker on it that will list the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that will list the weight capacity. You can…

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As long as you've got a 3500-lbs EZ Lube axle then you can use the #84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axle - 1-3/4" Diameter #TRU74FR to replace your spindle; if you don't have EZ lube axles then you'll want to…

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