Review of Dexter Axle Trailer Brakes - Drum Brake Adjustment Tool - 071-666-00 Video

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.

I can tell you how to determine if the Dexter Hydraulic Brake Kit #T1878800-700 fit your trailer, but we have no way of knowing fits for any one trailer. You'll need to measure the inside of your drum and it needs to be 10" diameter…

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

Starting with the brakes if the pads on the shoes are cracked or if the wear indicators are showing then they should be replaced. If there are no wear indicators and you notice weak braking with the brakes adjusted out then they would need to be…

The length of wire desired depends on your vehicle connection and your personal preference. You want enough slack for turning, but not so much for dragging as you mentioned. A little extra slack isn't a problem and not enough could lead to…

On this page (typically below the product links) there is a helpful link section that will have the install instructions fo the Hopkins Breakaway kit part #20400 that you referenced. I also attached an install video that shows the kit installed as…

The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles part #84546UC3-EZ uses a snap/clip around retainer to keep to nut in place. Check out the linked video that shows the exact process.

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs…

The correct replacement for your 1-065-041012-01 motor is part #LC141893 from Lippert. Your original motor had a 7140 rpm speed. The Stromberg-Carlson #LG-196308 you specified has a 5430 rpm output, so it wouldn't be a good choice.…

So there are a couple of possible issues here, though just to answer your question about larger brakes, you do need to stick with 10 inch brakes as 12 inch brakes will be too large. Based on my research, your Forest River Flagstaff E-Pro E20BHS.…

The Kodiak Dacromet Disc Brake Conversion Kit, item #K2HR35D, would be a good choice for conversion to disc brakes on your boat trailer. We have not had the opportunity to do a video installation for the disc brake conversion yet, but I will go…