Dexter Axle Trailer Hubs and Drums - Hub with Integrated Drum - K08-426-91 Review Video

What you have is an 86" long axle with a 4,400 lb capacity. Since 4,400 lb axles are no longer being produced, you will need an axle with a higher capacity for a replacement. I recommend the Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles #e45GR.…

Actually, there's a little more to it than that. The magnets on the #K23-478-479 are a little different, but the primary difference is the mounting bolt pattern. On a typical 3500 lb brake assembly, the mounting studs will all be 2-7/8 inches…

The studs on the Electric Brake Kit #AKEBRK-35-SA are separated 2-13/16" on center vertically and horizontally. I have included an image below showing the measurement points. These attach using the Mounting Hardware #BRKH10B.

The Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-7-SA does not come with the hub/drum. In order to find the correct hub/drums we are going to need to know your bearing numbers or measurements. We would also need to know the bolt pattern of your wheels. I…

The correct hub/drum for a Dexter 4,000 Lb Axle is the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #K08-426-91. Then for the brakes, you can use the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #23-468-469. The hubs/drums for a 3,500 lb axle are…

You don't have to do an initial adjustment with self-adjusting trailer brake assemblies, and since it's challenging for the reasons you mentioned I don't recommend doing it and personally wouldn't if it was my trailer. Easiest…

The three sizes of electric trailer drum brakes you referenced, 7-, 10- and 12-inch diameters, are intended for different axle weight capacities. Since each size will presumably have a proportionate weight load it has to stop, their wear rates will…

Are there any visible signs of wear on the magnets like exposed windings then that would indicate they need replacing. Magnets can go bad without showing visible signs of wear though. To see how to troubleshoot them check out the help article I…

If you have the clearance for a taller tire and there is a hub/drum that will fit your spindle that has a 6 lug bolt pattern what you are wanting to do is possible. But it really comes down to first determining what spindle dimensions you have so…

The axle capacity for a trailer does double when you add a second one to a trailer. This does not mean the trailer has double the capacity since the frame of the trailer may have the capacity. A trailer's overall capacity is only as strong as…

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…

Ideally the leaf springs on your trailer simply match or just slightly exceed the weight capacity of the axle. Leaf springs that are rated too high compared to the trailer's weight can lead to a rougher ride on the road. The axle capacity should…