Torque for 7,000 lb, 12 Inch x 2 Inch Dexter Electric Brakes

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tourque value for the 5 plate mounting bolts??

asked by: John T

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The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 7,000 lbs # 23-181 and Left Hand # 23-180 should should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is designed to be used with 13"-15" diameter wheels. If using steel wheels they can be torqued between 90-120 ft-lbs while aluminum wheels should be torqued between…

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Answer 2

I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but…

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Answer 3

I can give you some guidance on how to determine the correct replacement leaf springs, and you are right that replacing all four of them at the same time is a good idea. What you'll need to do for double-eye springs (which is what I assume is…

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The right and left orientation is determined if you are standing behind the trailer looking towards the tow vehicle. The left side is the drivers side and the right side is the passengers side. Tthe shorter brake pad will always be in the front of…

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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

The torque figure to use when tightening the nuts that hold the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-35-SA to your spindle bracket is 45 to 50 ft lbs of torque.

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Answer 7

The standard grease zerk fitting is 1/4" and that is what comes with most if not all the bearing buddys #BB2047SS. I've only had to mess with one standard size and use the Performance Tools Grease Gun #PTW54290. I suggest getting one…

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Answer 8

90-120 ft lbs of torque is probably about right for your 15 inch trailer rims. If you check out the lug nut torque chart that I attached you will see that nearly all of the torque specs are that and higher. You'll need to know the diameter of…

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Answer 9

There are actually no specific torque specs for a hub and drum such as the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K. You really need to do it by feel, tightening it down so the hub spins but there isn't any looseness or movement from…

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Answer 10

The recommended lug nut torque for your 7,000lb axle depends on a few factors like wheel size, stud size etc. Check out the attached photo which shows the torque specs for a variety of applications. I see you were looking at the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust…

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Answer 11

According to Dexter, the torque should be between 25-50 ft. lbs. when installing the #23-180-181. If you don't already have mounting hardware you'll need the Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies #BRKH12.

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Answer 12

45 to 50 lbs is the recommended torque rating for the 4 bolts that hold 10 inch brake assemblies to a trailer like the part #AKEBRK-35L-SA.

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Torque for 7,000 lb, 12 Inch x 2 Inch Dexter Electric Brakes

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