Will Dexter Electric Brake Assemblies fit Axis Hub and Drums

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will my 10 in axis hub and drum work with the dexter brake assemblies are all 10 in drums the same

asked by: travis

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Expert Reply:

As long as the Axis hubs will accommodate brakes shoes that are 2-1/4 inches wide, they should work fine with the Dexter electric brake assemblies we carry. You would use part # 23-26 for the left hand side.

expert reply by: Patrick B

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Answer 1

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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For your hub/drums, if you need industrial-strength grease, we always recommend the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease - 14 oz. Cartridge #L11390. This is the most heavy-duty grease we carry. However, for non-industrial applications, I…

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Answer 3

Certain types of grease are compatible with each other but since you do not know what type is in your trailer now we recommend that you remove the existing grease from your trailer wheel bearings before refilling them. Even if you know what type of…

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The grease I highly recommend for you is the LubriMatic Wheel Bearing Grease for Disc and Drum Brake Applications #L11465. This is the highest-rated grease and will do a fantastic job; I also recommend using the LubriMatic Standard-Duty, Lever Action…

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Answer 5

A trailer brake assembly magnet is going to lightly touch the armature surface of the brake drum even when the brakes aren't applied. They basically glide along the smooth surface until you apply the trailer brakes which magnetizes them and then…

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Answer 6

Typically higher load ranges of tires means higher capacity and a higher max PSI. For example the Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire Load range D part #AM1ST77 has a maximum load rating of 1,610 lbs at 65 PSI. While the same tire in load range C,…

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Answer 7

I can end this debate for you real fast! Trailer tires, which will have an ST in front of the size, should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. Trailer tires usually do not have a recommended and maximum psi indication so I am…

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Answer 8

Typically the brake magnet of an assembly is held on with clips like the part #BP19-001. If you have the part #23-27 then what you'd need is the #BP19-001.

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Answer 9

So long as a hub uses the correct bearings that match the dimensions of the spindle that is on the axle there is no worry about using two different brands of products, such as a Dexter hub on a Lippert axle. That in itself is not a concern. When a…

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Answer 10

Hydraulic brakes are better suited for boat trailers for the simple fact that wires and water do not like to cooperate with each other, but the etrailer.com Self Adjusting Electric Trailer Brakes, #AKEBRK-35L-SA, can be used on a boat trailer…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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