Are The etrailer or Dexter Brakes Going To Be Better For Dexter 6,000LB Axle?

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Im replacing my brakes on my 5th wheel camper, The brakes that are on the trailer are 12 x 2inch on a 6,000lb axle. Are the AKEBRK brake assembly as good as Dexter brake assembly? Ive included a photo of the old brake assembly.

asked by: David R

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Dexter 12" X 2" Brake Assembly
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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Dexter Brakes # 23-105-106 you have are going to be better than our comparable etrailer Brakes # AKEBRK-6. Dexter's brakes are manufactured in the USA while ours are Chinese so Dexter is going to have better components. If you are changing your brakes it is beneficial upgrade to the self-adjusting like the Dexter # 23-458-459 or our etrailer # AKEBRK-7-SA

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Yes, our etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes #AKEBRK-7-SA will replace your current Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes #23-458-459.

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Answer 2

While we do not have a video on how to replace the strut assist on your MORryde StepAbove RV Steps #MR28RR, I would be happy to walk you through it. Before we begin, you'll want to follow the below preparation steps: Step 1: Remove the step’s…

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Answer 3

To back the adjuster off, you'll need to use a small flat blade screwdriver or a similar tool to lift the clip that sits in the teeth of the adjuster wheel. With the clip lifted out of the way, you can use another screwdriver (a #W80630 adjuster…

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Answer 4

You will want to look at the legs of your steps to determine which MORryde steps you have. If your MORryde steps have a pull pin then you've got the 1st generation. If you have a button that releases the legs for adjustment, you have the second…

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Answer 5

I spoke with the manufacturer tech and they stated the part that broke for you is replaced with the Replacement 2 Piece Ball-Stud Parts Kit for MORryde Strut Assist StepAbove RV Steps Item #MR29UR.

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Answer 6

Hello Brian, we do offer some parts that will work for your application and will be very similar to the BPH1206EPR kit that you mentioned. Like you said, the 12 x 2-1/2 drums are pretty uncommon, so I would have to recommend going instead with the…

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Answer 7

The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-105-106 are a replacement set for the 023-358-00. This kit includes a right and left brake assembly that is manually adjustable. I recommend the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-458-459 as…

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Answer 8

Hey Tito, From what I can find the Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly #8-388-80UC3 and Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes #23-458-459 do appear to be the correct fit but you'll want to first verify the wheel bolt pattern and axle capacity…

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