Replacement Brake Assemblies for 12 inch by 2 inch AL KO 5,200 lb Trailer Axle

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Im looking for a replacement electric trailer brake kit. It is for a 2004 Forrest River Sandpiper T21 with Hayes 5200 lb axles and AL-KO 12x2 brakes on 15 wheels. I only saw hyd brakes for 5200 lb. Should I be looking at Dexter Item # 23-105-106 for 6000 lb brakes?

asked by: James E

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We do have the Dexter Electric Brake Kit part # 23-105-106-09 which is 2, 12 inch brake assemblies that can be mounted with a 4 or 5 inch bolt pattern. The 4 bolt pattern that is found on AL KO trailer axles like what you have now so it would be correct fit and would work great on a 5,200 lb axle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We do sell the cotter pin separately from the Bearing Kit #BK3-310, you're looking for the Cotter Pin - 1/8" Thick x 1-3/4" Long #165649.

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Answer 2

We have an article to assist with checking your brake magnets like you are stating. The resistance will go down because the brake magnets are connected in parallel. Since the voltage doesn't change, the amperage draw needs to increase to…

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I checked with Dexter, and they say for their 12 inch brakes, the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 6,000 lbs #23-105-106, the torque should be between 25-50 ft. lbs. For the mounting hardware…

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Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard…

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That really depends on the material of your rim and the diameter of your wheel studs. If you have a steel wheel with a 1/2 inch stud you would use 90-120 ft/lbs. Steel with 9/16 inch stud 120-140 ft/lbs. Aluminum with 1/2 inch stud 90-100 ft/lbs.…

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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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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…

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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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Answer 9

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 10

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 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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I spoke to Dexter and they said there is a bit of a process for installing the spindle nut properly. 1. You will need to thread on the inner nut, rotate the hub, then tighten the nut to 100 foot pounds. 2. Loosen the nut to remove the torque, making…

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