Replacement Wheel Cylinder for Dexter Right Hand 7 inch Brake Assembly

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Is this the same as Dexter J12 - 863? I have similar cylinder, looks alike, 7inch Dexter. Is this the same one? I need the Left cylinder. Do you have it in stock?

asked by: Gunnar G

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In my online research, I was unable to find any reference to a Dexter J12-863.

According to my contact at Redline, the # 54-80-4 would be the correct replacement wheel cylinder for a 7 inch Dexter right hand brake assembly.

expert reply by: Mike L

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The 4-bolt mounting pattern of 7-inch brakes is the same as for 10-inch brakes; both use bolts/holes spaced apart by 2-7/8-inches on center. Moving to larger brakes will naturally require new hubs and these new hubs must use the same set of bearings…

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Answer 2

You will need several items to add electric brakes to your Carry-On Utility trailer. Starting with the trailer you will need a hub and drum that matches the bearings and seal on your trailer spindle and your wheel bolt pattern. The only way to be…

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Answer 3

When installing the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator - Drum - Multi-Fit Ball - Bolt On - 7,000 lbs #T43397007K you need to leave the brass fitting that is on the end. This is the orifice connector which ensures proper fluid flow characteristics so it…

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Answer 4

If a brake line is opened on a braking system is common practice and recommended to bleed the entire system. There's a high possibility air entered the system when the line was opened.

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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

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

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 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 11

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Replacement Wheel Cylinder for Dexter Right Hand 7 inch Brake Assembly

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