Does Dexter Actually Manufacture the Dexter Brake Drum Assemblies for Dexter Axles

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Hello, Are your brake drum assemblies for Dexter axles actually manufactured by Dexter? Thanks.

asked by: Mike B

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Expert Reply:

Dexter is a manufacturer and not a distributor so yes, Dexter does actually manufacture their brake drum assemblies like the # 84546UC3-EZ.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Answer 1

Yes, for Dexter part number K08-247-1G you'll need the Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased #84546UC3-EZ.

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Answer 2

The difference between the two hubs part #84546UC3 and #84546UC3-EZ is the grease cap that comes with them. The part #84546UC3-EZ includes an EZ lube style of grease cap that has a rubber plug that can be removed for easy access to the zerk fitting.…

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Answer 3

Yes you can use a Bearing Buddy on your current axle setup but you'll have to remove the zerk/grease fitting. What you have now is an EZ lube spindle which allows you to push grease through the middle of the spindle but you can install a Bearing…

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I am not sure what you mean by MTI number?

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Answer 5

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 6

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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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 8

We do have what you need to replace the UFP HD-1377-10 hub and drum as well as add hydraulic brakes for your boat trailer. Here are the exact parts you will need: - Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #84546UC3 - Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit -…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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