Recommended Replacement Mounting Hardware for Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes

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am interested in dexter brake mounting bolts and nuts washers . to hold brake assy to flange

asked by: Robert D

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The correct replacement mounting hardware to use will come down to the size of brakes you have, I recommend the Mounting Bolts and Hardware part # BRKH10B for 10" assemblies or part # BRKH12 for 12" assemblies. These kits come with everything you need to secure two assemblies or one axle.

expert reply by: Conner L

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I went ahead and called my contact at Redline Trailer Repair Parts, and they confirmed that nuts in the Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies #BRKH10B have a diameter of 7/16mm and have 20 threads per inch. Unfortunately, there are no bolts…

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When istalling the Dexter 12 inch brake assembly like #23-464, the 3/8-24 mounting bolts like what's included with our #BRKH12 mounting kit should be torqued to 30-50 ft-lbs.

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The only real difference between using an integrated hub/rotor combo and a separate hub and rotor combo is that if something happens to the rotor and or hub on the separate hub/rotor, you can just replace the damaged component and not the entire…

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If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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If you already have brake drums you will not have to replace them unless they are damaged or became overheated and have discoloration on the inside armature surface where the magnet rides, grooves in the armature surface, or severe wear where the…

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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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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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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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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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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 11

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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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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