Dexter vs. etrailer 7,000 lb Electric Trailer Brakes

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What is the difference between these auto-adjust 7k axle drum brakes and the 23-464-465

asked by: Mike

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The difference really comes down to brand recognition, price, and warranty, but apart from that they are very similar. Dexter is a leading brand and people know they are getting quality, hence the higher price. They Dexter also do have a 5-year warranty compare to the etrailer brand's 1-year warranty.

Going with the etrailer brand doesn't mean you're getting a bad set of brakes though; in fact, with thousands of customer reviews on both sets, each is rated very close to 5 stars. Really it just comes down to if you want the most economical option or are more comfortable going with the more familiar Dexter brakes. Both sets are self-adjusting and for 7,000 lb axles, and both do require the mounting hardware:

- Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7K # 23-464-465

- Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 5.2K to 7K # AKEBRK-7-SA

- Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies # BRKH12

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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 2

The biggest difference between Dexter brake assembly #23-459 and etrailer/AxleTek assembly #AKEBRK-7L-SA is the pad material. The Dexter assemblies use pads that are snapped off of a long strand of the material. The ones on the etrailer assemblies…

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Answer 3

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is…

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Answer 4

It's basically just a brand difference. Dexter trailer brakes are often considered to be the best around so we recommend them highly, but for a great self-adjusting assembly at a lower price you really can't go wrong with the…

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Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-35-SA is made overseas but has a very important advantage over the Dexter option. Basically the difference is in the shoes. The pad material on AKEBRK-35-SA is actually cut to length whereas on other assemblies…

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Answer 6

Based on my research, the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5 will replace the 3160121 drums on your 2003 Airstream Classic. This assembly is designed for 5,200 pound axles and features a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern. I have attached an…

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Answer 7

There are many options out there. LubriMatic Disc/Drum Brake and Wheel Bearing Grease #L11465 is a great one. You can use it on disc or drum brakes. It can also be used to grease wheel bearings.

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Answer 8

You're not going to have any problems mixing Dexter and Lippert components on trailer axles over 10k-lbs in the same manner as below 10k-lbs as long as the measurements on the replacement parts are the same- i.e. bearing sizes are the same,…

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You will have no problem using a Dexter brake assembly on a Lippert 7K axle. We have installed several Dexter brake assemblies on Lippert axles at our shop. Lippert and Dexter use the same standard mounting pattern and brake sizes. If you want…

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Answer 10

I would recommend Dexter Torflex axles the highest for torsion axles. And then put Al Ko and Lippert at about the same in quality. I was searching around online and the common consensus among the trailering forums is that the Dexter axles are…

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Answer 11

From everything I could find, the AL-KO T35 axle will use the same 4-Bolt Pattern as the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-26-27. With that being said, the mounting flange bolt hole distance the will fit will be 2-7/8" apart on center,…

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Answer 12

Yes, radial tires are much preferred over bias ply tires for a number of reasons. The main difference between a radial ply and a bias ply tire is how the tire is constructed. The cords inside a bias ply tire run at a 32 degree angle to the…

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