Replacement Brake Assemblies for AL KO 4,400 lb Axle

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I have a 2008 Keystone Couger 278RKS West 5th wheel. The axles are Alco 4400 but I think Dexter bought them out. Will the Dexter K23-478/479 brake assy fit my axles?

asked by: Ray L

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Expert Reply:

Hey Ray, for 4,400 AL KO trailer axles the correct replacement brake assemblies are part # K23-478-479 that you referenced. We've confirmed these fit the AL KO axles several times over the years.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #K23-462-463-00 is a left and right hand brake assembly that fits your 4,400 lb trailer axle. This would be the exact kit you'd want for your 2009 Keystone Sprinter travel trailer.

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Answer 2

If your brake assembly was manufactured by Dexter, Fayette, or Foreman, the #BP04-095 brake shoes you referenced are indeed the correct replacement. They are the same shape and design as the original brake shoes. You can see a product description…

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Answer 3

We have just the perfect electric trailer brakes for your Dexter Axle! The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #K23-462-463-00 comes with one left and one right brake that measure out to have a 10 inch diameter by 2-1/4 inch wide. The mounting flanges…

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Answer 4

The part number you mentioned will not, but we do have exactly what you need, which are replacement brake shoes and linings for your manual adjust Dexter 4,400 lb electric brakes. The correct part - which fits both the left and right hand side brake…

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Answer 5

For your AL-KO T44 axles, the brake assemblies you need are the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 4.4K #K23-478-479 or the manual adjust #K23-462-463-00 along with spoon adjuster #W80630. The…

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Answer 6

For your 12" x 2" brake drum you can use either our part #AKBRKR-M12 or the Redline #BP01-180 to replace the brake magnet on your Hayes/Al-KO brake assembly. Both magnets have 2 wires coming from them and it doesn't matter which wire is…

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Answer 7

I have a solution for you, but the AL-KO T-44 axle has been discontinued since Dexter bought them out and there are no longer parts available for them, so you would need to completely replace the axles in order to replace the brakes. To choose the…

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Answer 8

I reached out to my contact at Dexter and based on the serial number you provided your axle was made in October of 2008 and will use braking assemblies #23-455 for the passenger side, and #23-454 for the driver side. I included videos of the products…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 '90s.…

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