Are The Magnets Safe to Clean With Brake Cleaner On Dexter Trailer Brakes?

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can I spray the magnets with brake cleaner and still expect them to be useable?

asked by: Henry K

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Yes, you can clean the trailer brake magnets and other components on the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # K23-478-479 with brake cleaner. Be sure to dry the surfaces before reassembly.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The wheel #AM34659 works with 1/2-20 wheel studs. 1/2-20 wheel studs on a 14" aluminum wheel are to be torqued to to 75-85 ft lbs. I've attached a torque specification chart based on stud size, wheel size/type, and wheel material.

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Answer 2

We have just what you need. The #K23-478-479 is a set of Dexter brake assemblies for 4,400 lb axles that are self adjusting. You'll just need to pull off your hubs and install these in place of them and you'll be set.

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Answer 3

The magnets on the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 4,400 lbs #K23-462-463-00 will be rated for 4,400 lbs. The magnets will have the same rating as the brake assembly. I am assuming you need magnets for…

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Answer 4

Actually, there's a little more to it than that. The magnets on the #K23-478-479 are a little different, but the primary difference is the mounting bolt pattern. On a typical 3500 lb brake assembly, the mounting studs will all be 2-7/8 inches…

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Answer 5

The 4.4K axle uses a fairly unique bearing set, so you'll want to check the reference numbers on your inner and outer wheel bearings to ensure the replacement hub uses the same wheel bearings. If your current hubs use a LM67048 inner and a L44649…

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Answer 6

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7K #23-464-465 that you mentioned have a brake material thickness of 3/16 inch. If you are measuring only the brake shoe material and not the metal plate…

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Answer 7

The Dexter Braking Assemblies like the #23-464-465 are widely regarded as the highest quality assemblies due to them being manufactured right here in the USA and using the highest quality materials available. With that said we have sold a lot of the…

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Answer 8

To replace the brake shoes on your 4.4K Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit #K23-478-479 you need the following parts: Left Hand Replacement Shoe and Lining - #K71-698-00 Right Hand Replacement Shoe and Lining - #K71-699-00

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Answer 9

The Dexter brake assembly set part #K23-478-479 comes with a left and a right assembly for a single axle. Since you have a tandem axle trailer you'd need to order a quantity of 2 of these.

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Answer 10

There is no difference between buying the brake assemblies individually or as a kit with the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Left and Right Hand Assemblies #K23-478-479. Prices have to do with things like demand, and some people only…

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Answer 11

A light drag on the drums from the brake magnets is normal, but if there's enough movement in the hub/drum that you can wiggle it that would indicate it's not quite tight enough. The nut is normally ran down until there is no side to side…

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Answer 12

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Trailer Brakes #23-464-465 for 7,000 lb axles are very high quality and other brake shoes wouldn't be an upgrade. What will affect the life of the pad is how often the brakes are used, if they are frequently halting heavy…

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