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Today, on this enclosed trailer, we're going to install Part Number 23-105. This is a 12 inch, electric brake assembly for the left hand side of the trailer rated at 6,000 pounds from Dexter. Everything shown in this video will also apply to Part Number 23-106. This is the same type of brake assembly but for the right hand side. Now this is traditional brake assembly that you're probably used… see more >
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The difference really comes down to brand recognition, price, and warranty, but apart from that they are very similar. Dexter is a leading brand and people know they are getting quality, hence the higher price. They Dexter also do have a 5-year…
view full answer...Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…
view full answer...After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…
view full answer...Thanks for all of the info on the axle you have on your trailer. Since you have a Dexter 5,200 lb axle with a 6 lug bolt pattern the correct hub/drum you need is the Dexter #K08-201-98.
view full answer...Hubs and drums that can be turned (machined) will have a specification on how much they can be turned cast into the metal of the drum somewhere. Otherwise it is at the brake shop's discretion. Drums do not have to be turned unless there is some…
view full answer...Based on my research, the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5 will replace the 3160121 drums on your 2003 Airstream Classic. This assembly is designed for 5,200 pound axles and features a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern. I have attached an…
view full answer...The biggest difference between Dexter brake assembly #23-459 and etrailer/AxleTek assembly #AKEBRK-7L-SA is the pad material. The Dexter assemblies use pads that are snapped off of a long strand of the material. The ones on the etrailer assemblies…
view full answer...Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-35-SA is made overseas but has a very important advantage over the Dexter option. Basically the difference is in the shoes. The pad material on AKEBRK-35-SA is actually cut to length whereas on other assemblies the…
view full answer...It's basically just a brand difference. Dexter trailer brakes are often considered to be the best around so we recommend them highly, but for a great self-adjusting assembly at a lower price you really can't go wrong with the etrailer.com…
view full answer...I'd be happy to help! To figure out if new modern brakes will work on your vintage Airstream you'll need to figure out which size your brakes are. Based on your picture it looks like you have a 5 bolt mounting flange similar to what #AKEBRK-6…
view full answer...I'm assuming you currently have electric brakes on your 5th wheel. The #KOD55FR, #KOD33FR, and #HSE7K-T1 you looked at will all fit your axles. Between the three, I recommend going with the Hydrastar Disc Brake Kit since it includes everything…
view full answer...The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-105-106 are a replacement set for the 023-358-00. This kit includes a right and left brake assembly that is manually adjustable. I recommend the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-458-459 as…
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