Dexter Axle Trailer Brakes - Hydraulic Drum Brakes - 23-312-313 Review Video

Yes, since the hub you currently have has 8-247 stamped on it the Trailer Hub part #8-247-50UC3-EZ that you referenced would be the correct hub for you to use.

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…

Bearing Buddy pumps grease into the center of the hub all the way back to the grease seal. A double lip seal should be used to prevent grease from blowing out the seal when added. When the hub and seals and bearings are first assembled, they should…

Dexter doesn't put reverse lock outs on their drum brake actuators so you'd need to add the part #DM5404 do a new actuator. The part #DX97FR is just the inner section of an actuator though. For the actuator you'd need the part #DX33FR.

The big differences is basically pricing and brands. The part #AKFBBRK-35-D is a pair of Dacromet coated drum, hydraulic brakes that are free-backing. The part #40716-15 is essentially the same thing buy made by Demco. The etrailer brand is going to…

It's definitely way less work to keep what you have, surge brakes, than it is to convert everything to electric. Personally I'd just stick with surge brakes, as the only benefit you really get to electric brakes is the adjustability of the…

Knowing the inside diameter of the drum is the key piece of information we need; the brand of the assembly will not be a factor in determining what you will need to replace your hydraulic brakes. You mentioned your trailer's GVW, but it is the…

If you cannot find a sticker or plate on your boat trailer axle you can still get in the ballpark on its weight rating based on the brake dimensions. All of our 10 x 2-1/4-inch drum brakes, both electric and hydraulic, that work with 14-inch trailer…

Thanks for the information. There are three bearing kits that are all very similar. For your application you will want the Bearing Kit for #84 Spindle #BK2-100. I've attached a review and installation video for you to assist.

The Galvanized Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit #40716-15 is definitely the best coating that you can get for corrosion resistance. The other coatings are basically just different levels of powder coats while galvanized resists salt water much better. I do…

What it sounds like is happening with the Dexter Hydraulic Brake Kit - Free Backing - Galphorite - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3,750 lbs #T4423500-400 locking up when wet is the shoe has likely absorbed moisture and expanded, causing the lock up.…

We have a few product options to replace your brake assemblies. I recommend the Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - Dacromet - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3,500 lbs #AKFBBRK-35-D. This will give you both assemblies for one axle. These…