Correct Replacement Braking Assemblies for Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB with Dexter 3,000 Lb Axles

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Hi, I am looking to replace all the brake assemblies in my 2016 23FB Flying Cloud. The wheels are 14 and the axel is a dexter 410980-09 capacity 3,000 lbs. I want them to be self adjusters as well. I am doing all 4. What is the right product choice. Would like to stay with Dexter. Thanks

asked by: Chris B

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The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # K23-472-473-00 are the correct braking assemblies for your Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB with Dexter 3,000 Lb Axles and they are only available in manual adjust.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

If your trailer is rated at 5,200 lbs most likely you have axles that are rated less than that individually. Typically on the VIN plate of the trailer the axle capacities will be listed. Common axle capacities are 5,200 lb, 3,500 lb, and 2,200 lb so…

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Answer 2

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K #23-468-469 are not designed to be manually adjusted in the way you are describing. There isn't really a way to back off the adjustment because…

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Answer 3

I can help you find the right assemblies, but I do not know exactly which ones you have on your 2008 Palomino 25RS. To pick out the correct brake assemblies for your trailer you need to know a few things. You will want to measure the inner diameter…

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Answer 4

The correct replacement electric trailer brakes for a 3,000 lb trailer axle is the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #K23-472-473-00. The trailer brakes for a 2,000/2,200 lb axle won't work as they are not the same diameter and the trailer…

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Answer 5

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 6

Your old assemblies could possibly have nuts on the inside of them for the studs to attach to. You are going to need to access the other side of the assembly to see what holds the studs to them. If it is a broken stud without a bolt head to grab onto…

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Answer 7

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 8

I currently have three diffrent self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes which are attached for you below. eTrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA (3,500 Axles) Dexter…

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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

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 11

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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Answer 12

On Dexter 12" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly #23-458 the shoe pad thickness is 3/16 of an inch. Dexter says that you should replace the shoes if the material gets down to 1/16 of an inch thick or less.

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Correct Replacement Braking Assemblies for Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB with Dexter 3,000 Lb Axles

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