How Do Dexter Trailer Brake Drums Compare to Other Brands

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what is the difference between a dexter and a shoals type drum?

asked by: Ben B

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I wasn't able to find anything in regards to a brand of trailer brake assemblies by the name of Shoals but Dexter on the other hand is basically the industry leader in terms of trailer brakes/hubs etc. so if you are considering the Dexter brand you'll be very happy with them.

I attached a link to a page that has all of the Dexter hub/drums we offer as well.

If you can get back to me with the axle capacity you have and your bolt pattern I can get you the correct replacement you'd need.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Dexter and Hayes/Al-Ko make quality brakes and one isn't necessarily better than the other. The majority of the time, the biggest factor in determining the life of a brake is going to be the load it is asked to help stop, the ruggedness of the…

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Answer 2

Hey Michael, I reached out to Lippert with your NV204681 number and can confirm for your axle the etrailer Brake Assemblies #AKEBRK-35 will fit your axle perfectly. If you're needing hubs as well (Check the surface inside the hub that touches the…

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Answer 3

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 4

Since the trailer was off of the ground it would not take much voltage to stop the wheels from spinning so they may be getting power but they may not be getting enough power due to a short or wiring issue. But 9 times out of 10 weak trailer brakes…

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In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as the…

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Answer 6

Hey Sam, so from previous customers we have determined that the Sure Trac axles use the standard trailer axle components so yes the brake assemblies part #AKEBRK-35-SA and the hub part #AKHD-545-35-K would fit and work great.

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Answer 7

For replacement Dexter manual adjust brake assemblies to replace your 36-19 you would want the part #23-27 for the right hand side and part #23-26 for the left hand side. These are manual adjust 10 by 2-1/4 inch Dexter brake assemblies that would…

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Answer 8

Based on the photo and information you provided, I can tell you have 12 x 2 inch Dexter brake assemblies for 5.2K axles, for which the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA will be an excellent replacement. These are self-adjusting brakes so they…

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Answer 9

If you are only getting the 8 volts when you pull the pin using a meter like #PT89ZR, that has nothing to do with your brake controller as the breakaway battery is powering that from the trailer itself. You can confirm your brake controller is…

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Answer 10

Based on my research, the 023-326-00 number you found at the back of your existing brake assemblies refers to the Dexter 12 inch x 2 inch electric brake assembly that is designed for 6,000 pound axles and features a 5 bolt mounting flange pattern. If…

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Answer 11

We went ahead and took a look for you at the Dexter Bearing, 42MM Nev-R-Lube 42MM x 76MM x 39MM #31-73-3. I can tell you that what we have is indeed a Timken product that is made in the USA; it says so right on the bearing. I have added a link below…

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Answer 12

As long as one of the wires coming from the back of the hub is a ground and the other is a power, it does not matter which wire on the magnet goes to which wire from the back of the hub. I have included a link to a video of a magnetic brake…

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