Parts Needed To Convert Hydraulic Drum Brakes To Electric Drum Brakes On Dexter #11 Torflex Axles

Question

Question:

I was given excellent information on the axles I have, however, no hub/drum information was provided. Can you provide the hubs required, Id prefer to stay with all Dexter components. Thanks

asked by: Mike M

0

Expert Reply:

We do have all the parts you will need but they are not available as a complete kit.

First you will need to decide if you would like to install the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-105-106 that includes left and right brake assemblies for one axle or their Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-458-459 that has left and right brake assemblies that are self adjusting for one axle. I recommend the self adjusting myself to save yourself from having to manually adjust the brakes as they wear. They will also last longer since the brakes will apply more evenly across both axles as they wear.

Next you will need a Trailer Breakaway Kit # 50-85-313. This will activate the trailer brakes in the event of a disconnect and is required by law. Since your trailer likely only has a 4-way connector you will need a 7-Way RV-Style Trailer Connector w/ Molded Cable # A10-7W6 and Trailer Wiring Junction Box # 38656 to run all the additional wiring that will be required. The 7-way will wire into this box and you can run the existing 4-way wiring into the box as this makes for much better connections than trying to splice all the wiring in line on the harness with butt connectors.

You will need enough 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1 to run to all 4 brake assemblies. The wiring can be spliced and does not need an individual wire from the junction box to each brake.

Your towing vehicle will need a Brake Controller # 90195 as well.

Finally you will need several Ring Terminals # DW05740-1, # DW05737-1 to connect your wiring inside the junction box and Butt Connectors # DW05744-5, # DW05745-10 to make any electrical connections outside of the junction box. And a fixed coupler to replace your surge brake coupler.

expert reply by: Bud M

0

Mike M.

1/1/0001

I was given excellent information on the axles I have, however, no hub/drum information was provided. Can you provide the hubs required, Id prefer to stay with all Dexter components. Thanks

Reply

Gregory M.

10/7/2021

Sorry, I assumed that you were going to use your current hubs/drums. If you are replacing your hubs the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # K08-201-98 is the hub you will need. This is one hub assembly so you will need to have 4 for both your axles. The hub includes new bearings, races, lug nuts, grease seal, spindle nut and a grease cap.

Reply

Answer 1

A 12 inch, 6-lug hub is going to be a 6,000 lb axle, so the correct electric brakes are the following, and you can choose from manual adjust or self-adjust (Nev-R-Adjust) brakes: - Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The center hole of the brake assemblies #23-105-09 and #23-106-09 measures 3-3/16 inches across. The kit for both of these is the part #23-105-106-09 that you referenced.

view full answer...

Answer 3

I'll need to know the inner and outer wheel bearing reference numbers and wheel bolt pattern. With that information, I can recommend replacement bearings, seals, brake assemblies and hub/drums. You'll also want to carefully examine the…

view full answer...

Answer 4

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.…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Thanks for that info, and the 023-106-00 part is a 12" Dexter electric brake assembly for 6,000 lb axles, and we do have the exact brakes you will need. The correct brakes, along with the mounting hardware, are the following parts: - Dexter…

view full answer...

Answer 6

To convert your trailer from surge to electric brakes you are going to need a new set of brake assemblies that match the brake flange on your boat trailer. The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 6,000 lbs…

view full answer...

Answer 7

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…

view full answer...

Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

view full answer...

Answer 10

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.

view full answer...

Answer 11

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

view full answer...

Answer 12

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…

view full answer...

Parts Needed To Convert Hydraulic Drum Brakes To Electric Drum Brakes On Dexter #11 Torflex Axles

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching