Parts Needed to Add Electric Brakes to a Boat Trailer

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I have a Mako boat trailer that came with my 2019 Mako ProSkiff 17. VIN7J51BCH15KB001314 and the NATM sticker on the front of the trailer has a number B18 347369. They are 13 wheels. I want to install electric brakes. what parts do I need?

asked by: Dan M

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Dan, to install a set of electric brakes like the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes # 23-26-27 on your boat trailer you're just going to need the brakes themselves, the new hubs # 84546UC3-EZ, a new wiring kit (which also includes a 7-way) to control the brakes # HS381-9000, and a breakaway kit # 20099.

You're also going to need some 12 AWG wire # 12-1-1 as well as some heat shrink connectors # DW05745-5 to make all of the electrical connections.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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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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Answer 2

Yes, if you inserted a rod into the hole that in front of the housing of the actuator of the part #DM72VR that would work as a manual lock out and allow you to reverse the trailer.

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Answer 3

Yes, the lid is available as a replacement part. Based on the part numbers you gave me the correct replacement lid is the #FVK1020-19. For the lift arm you can use the #FVK8011-05.

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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 5

For replacement Dexter manual adjust brake assemblies to replace your 36-19 you would want the part #23-27 for the right hand side and part #23-26 for the left hand side. These are manual adjust 10 by 2-1/4 inch Dexter brake assemblies that would…

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The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 5-1/2 #AKHD-555-35-K will fit the spindle on your trailer to replace your AL-KO 8700 hub, but this does have a 5 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern. My information is the AL-KO…

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Hey Erik, so if the coupler on your 2007 MasterCraft boat trailer is labeled a UFP or a Dexter actuator and looks like the #DX99FR then yes this inner member is correct replacement to get it working again. There isn't a way to look up what your…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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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