Can etrailer Replacement Magnet Kit for 12" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies Fit Lippert 12" Brakes

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I have a Kodiak Dutchman with Lippert 4400 axles and it is equipped with 12 x 2 brakes and I was looking at your magnets part # AKBRBKR-M12 and was wondering if these would work? They measure the same and have great reviews. I just bought the unit and plan on replacing all 4 at the same time, but are they good quality or will they fail in a short amount of time and I would be better off spending the extra money on Lippert ones?

asked by: Michael S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

If the 2" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1" tall dimensions of the Replacement Magnet Kit for 12" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies # AKBRKR-M12 matches what you have on your 12" x 2" trailer brakes then this will work great for your application!

These brake magnets are made by AxleTek who makes quality trailering equipment but doesn't add the price of the big name brands to the products. From my experience their brake equipment holds up just as well as the Dexter Axle and Lippert systems so you can rest assured that these will last as long as the Lippert branded brake magnets.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

We have an entire help article dedicated to testing trailer brake magnets that I attached for you to check out. You can test for resistance like you described. There is a specified range of Ohms that should be present depending on brake assembly…

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Answer 2

Easiest way to fool a brake controller into thinking a trailer is connected is going to be by installing a brake magnet on the circuit as that's the "draw" it's looking for. For that you could use the part #AKBRKR-M12 and you'd…

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There should only be power entering the brake magnets, not leaving them through the ground wire. I would first start off by regrounding each brake magnets to a new bare metal surface separately of one another and as close to the brake assembly as…

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Answer 4

You can definitely ground your trailer brake assemblies to your trailer frame. This will be just as effective and also will be a much easier install.

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Answer 5

Have you checked the adjustment of the brake assemblies. They need to be properly adjusted in order for them to apply properly. Basically you want to tighten them to the point there is a light drag as you turn the wheel by hand. On electric drum…

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You likely can use any replacement switch since all they do is complete a circuit when the pin is pulled out. One wire on the switch should be connected to the positive battery terminal on the trailer. The other will tee into the wiring leading from…

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Personally I wouldn't go with Timbren's for your needs. They're essentially rubber bump stops that prevent your suspension from flexing when weights placed on the rear of your Canyon. The major issue with them is comfortability when you…

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