Electric Brake Assemblies for 12" x 2" Hub and Drum

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What is the matching electric brake assembly for #8-174-5uc3? My original drum has the brake pads mounted on the inside face of the drum. Guessing it is very old style so Ill need to upgrade. Thanks

asked by: David R

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The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-174-5UC3 is for 6,000 lb and 7,000 lb axles and has a 12" diameter x 2" wide drum.

The best brake assemblies that fit a 12" x 2" drum are the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies.

For a 6,000 lb axle you need the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-458-459 and for a 7,000 lb axle you need part # 23-464-465. Please note that these brakes do require you have a 5-bolt brake mounting flange.

You are also going to need the Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies # BRKH12 for installation.

I have added links to video reviews and an example install of the Dexter brakes for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Thanks for the photo, and you are correct, you do indeed have a Dexter 7,000 lb axle, and are also correct regarding the shoes and magnets for Dexter 7k electric brakes, the Replacement Shoe #DX28FR and Replacement Magnet #BP01-225. That said,…

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Answer 2

As you may have already found, 5200 lb, 6000 lb and 7000 lb axles can all use the same components including inner/outer bearings, hubs and brakes. Here are some other things they share in common: Dexter 5200 lb Regular Duty Axle - 0.180 inch tube…

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Answer 3

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 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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I'd be happy to help you out, John! To replace the brakes on your 5th wheel trailer you need the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes #AKEBRK-7-SA which come with a self-adjusting feature so once you initially set them up you won't have to adjust…

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Answer 8

Thanks for the information on your trailer. For your axle with brakes I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K if you have the spindles with the integrated grease…

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Answer 9

The torque for the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles - 12" - 5 Spoke Utility #8-174-5UC3 is not specified by the manufacturer. For 9/16 inch studs, the typical lug nut torque will be 120-140 ft lbs based on most…

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