Self-Adjusting Trailer Brakes for 12 inch Drum

Question:

I need the brake assembly with the brake shoes both left and right sides. I thought the part # was AKEBRK-7-SA, but it says that one is a 5 bolt pattern and mine is 6 bolts. I know its a Dexter system, unfortunately nothing has a part # on it so its been near impossible to find parts. If you could help out that would be awesome.

asked by: Kurt T

Expert Reply:

By bolt pattern, it seems like you may be referring to your hubs but the 5-bolt pattern is actually referring to a brake mounting flange like in the accompanying photo. A 5-bolt flange will look like Brake Mounting Flange for 3" Round Axle # 4-44-1.

So if you do have a 5-bolt brake mounting flange, your hubs are 12" x 2" and you have an axle that is rated for between 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-7-SA will work for you. I'm guessing this is what you have but if it is different let me know and I'll try and find something that works for you.

I have also added a link to a help article on everything you need to add electric brakes which I recommend checking out.

expert reply by: Kyle S