Which Brake Shoes Will be a Replacement for the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-105-106

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I need replacement brake shoes for dexter backing plate 23-105/106. Which shoes do I need? I cannot find dexter brand shoes rated for 6000 lb axles. I believe the shoes are 12x2 but not 100 sure.

asked by: Richard K

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I do have replacement shoes for the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-105-106, but we generally recommend replacing the whole assemblies entirely. We recommend replacing the whole assemblies because you will then have new springs and new magnets.

If you do want to just replace the brake shoes, the Replacement Brake Shoe and Lining for Hayes 12" x 2" Electric Brakes (One Wheel) # BP04-185 will be the correct replacement. You will need two of these, You always want to replace both sides at the same time to prevent uneven wear.

expert reply by: Thomas M

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Answer 1

There is no difference between the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA (both sides) or getting one of the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #AKEBRK-7L-SA (left side) and the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #AKEBRK-7R-SA (right side). The Electric…

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Answer 2

The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn. If the spindle uses a castle nut and cotter pin or tang nut, tighten the nut finger tight until…

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Answer 3

There is no specific torque rating for the castle nut that holds your hub in place. We recommend tightening the castle nut down until it stops, and then backing it off to the next notch wheel the tang washer will fit into the castle nut. Over…

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Answer 4

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 5

You can convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system. To do this, you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend looking at the Carlisle HydraStar…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 8

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

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 10

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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