Replacement Hydraulic Brake Assemblies for Dexter 3500 lb Capacity Axle

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Hello, can you tell me if this is the correct parts for this axle s/n? S/N: 156755414 Dexter ITEM# ON YOUR SITE: AKUBRK-35 Thank you

asked by: Charles

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Expert Reply:

I've checked the 154755414 s/n you provided with Dexter, who tells me you have a standard 3500 lb axle.

A 3500 lb axle would use a 10 inch brake assembly like the # AKUBRK-35 hydraulic brake assemblies you mentioned. If this is for use on a boat or snowmobile trailer, I'd recommend the # AKUBRK-35-D due to the improved corrosion resistance provided by its Dacromet coating, stainless steel springs and aluminum wheel cylinder housings.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hi Ed, In regards to the 3,500 lb Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit #40716-15 and the Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit #AKUBRK-35-D, starting with the country of origin, the Demco are made in the U.S. and the opposing brakes (made by AxleTek) are made in China.…

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Answer 2

From what I could find out about your 2007 Master Tow Dolly, the etrailer.com Hydraulic Brake Kit #AKFBBRK-35 should fit without issue. That being said, there wasn't a whole lot of information I could find, so it would be a good idea to double…

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Answer 3

There is a difference between the two 3,500 lb 10-inch hydraulic brake assemblies you referenced, which is that one has a dacromet coating for better resistance to corrosion. Dacromet is an adhesive coating that gives added protection against…

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Answer 4

We do offer nylon bushings for trailer leaf springs as separate replacement parts. For example, we have part #SP05-080 from Redline, which is a set of four (4) two-piece nylon bushings. These measure 9/16-inch inner diameter, 1-5/16-inch outer…

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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

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.…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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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The recommended lug nut torque for your 7,000lb axle depends on a few factors like wheel size, stud size etc. Check out the attached photo which shows the torque specs for a variety of applications. I see you were looking at the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust…

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Answer 12

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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