What Would Cause Brand New Trailers Brakes to Feel Weak

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Our new 2020 Winnebago Micro Minnie has very weak brakes. They were almost non-existent, but I adjusted them and now they provide some assist with the controller maxed out. I want much more braking power. I want to be able to set the controller in the middle. Ideas?

asked by: Robert W

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How far did you adjust them? Since some adjustment helped noticeably it would seem that more adjustment would get you where you need to be. Typically you want to tighten them until there's a noticeable drag that you can hear as you turn the wheel by hand. It's also possible the brake assemblies are self-adjusting which would mean that with every application they'll click tighter and tighter until they are fully adjusted and would be as powerful as you'd need. What brake controller are you using? If you slide the manual override all the way do the brakes seem to grab harder? If you are still having problems email me back with the answers to the mentioned questions and I'll have a better picture of how to help.

I attached a help article on troubleshooting brake controller installs for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Dexter Axle has the brand recognition so that will definitely weigh more in their favor. Axle Technology isn't as well known even though their parts are very common on trailers but they're mostly used buy trailer manufacturers. So their parts…

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Answer 2

For 12,000 lb Dexter axles we do have the correct brake assembly replacements with the part #23-442 for the left hand side or the part #23-443 for the right hand side.

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Answer 3

We do have the correct brake assemblies you are needing for your Dexter 12k axles that has 5 inch wide assemblies that attach with a 6 lug bolt pattern. The best option is the etrailer.com assemblies part #AKEBRK-12 that come with both sides. The…

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AxleTek is who makes our etrailer brake assemblies like the #AKEBRK-35-SA. We have found that while not considered to be as much of a premium brand like the Dexter assemblies they work just as well and happen to cost a lot less. To put it a different…

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Answer 5

On a trailer as large and heavy as a tandem-axle 40-footer you really do want all four hubs delivering braking force. Wheel bearing grease, or oil from an oil-bath type hub, can certainly damage drum brakes. Usually such leakage will cause reduction…

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Yes, the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #AKEBRK-12R for the right hand and #AKEBRK-12L For the left had are confirmed to fit your Dexter 12K Axles. They are comparable to the Dexter Assemblies #23-442 and #23-443. You may also be interested in the…

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Answer 7

Yes the etrailer 12-1/4 inch brake assemblies will fit your 12k Dexter axles and are electric. For the matching left hand side you'd want the part #AKEBRK-12L.

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The Dexter braking assemblies are going to be our premium line and the AxleTek braking assemblies are going to be our economy line. Therefore, the Dexter braking assemblies will be of better quality than the AxleTek braking assemblies though both are…

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Answer 9

The correct replacement shoes for the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes #23-180 are going to be part #AKBRKR-S-12, which will replace the shoes on 1 Dexter brake assembly. You'll want to order 2 if you have a single axle or 4 if you're replacing…

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Answer 10

Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb capacity,…

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Answer 11

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 12

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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