Does Orientation of the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit for 3,500 Lb Axles Matter

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Im sure i have these brakes, but I think I have installed the magnet on top, but everything I see is the magnet below, not sure, will be checking them this week, does it make a difference? Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10 - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs Item # 23-26-27 Dexter_Axle logo

asked by: Lawrence K

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The orientation of the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 23-26-27 does matter, the magnet will be at the bottom and the actuating arm will be pointed towards the front of the trailer.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I do have an option that will give you larger brakes but I called my contact at Dexter Axle and they told me that there would be no way for you to upgrade the brakes on your existing axle (part 1701570). This has to do with both the brake mounting…

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Answer 2

An axle without idler hubs would not have a left or right side assigned to it. It could basically be ran either direction. If it has brake assemblies installed though then it would need to face the right direction. Otherwise you'd have to swap…

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Answer 3

The big difference between 3,000 lb axle trailer brake assemblies and 3,500 lb trailer axle brake assemblies is the width of the brake pad. The 3,500 lb kits like the #23-468-469 are 2-1/4 inches wide and the #K23-472-473-00 which fits the 3,000 lb…

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Answer 4

Trailer axles like the Trailer Axle #e43SR you referenced aren't necessarily directional, but since the label on the axle has a lot of really important info it's best to have it on the backside of the axle so that debris on the highway would…

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Answer 5

While it may be possible that a 3,500 lb. brake assembly will fit your 3,000 lb. axle, it is recommended that you stay with the 3,000 lb. size intended for your axle and use the part number #K23-472-473-00 for a replacement. If you are dead set on…

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Answer 6

You would know to replace brake shoes the same way you would know with a vehicle. If performance is suffering and adjusting the brakes does not help and there are no other issues causing the poor performance it is probably time to change the brake…

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Answer 7

If you look at the backs of the brake assemblies there should be a hole where the magnet wires come out and a little opaque plastic strap. So if you are looking at the back of the assembly and those items are on the left then it is the left side…

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Answer 8

There are some common things you can check to determine what is causing the poor braking performance. First, you do not want the trailer brakes to lock up and skid. You want them to be at a point just under that. The resistance of 12-1/4 inch by…

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Answer 9

It sounds like you have an intermittent short somewhere in your braking system. The readings you are seeing are correct, because the short is intermittent. An intermittent problem can be very difficult to find, but your best bet is to physically…

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Answer 10

I think you are on the right track with the ground. When there is intermittent function like this it is almost always a ground issue. When traveling there is a certain degree of bending and flexing on the trailer that would be difficult to simulate…

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Answer 11

With a short that severe it is very possible you could have shorted out your brake magnets. Your best option would be to check out the help article I attached that details how to troubleshoot and test trailer brake magnets.

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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…

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