Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12-1/4" - Left Hand - 10,000 lbs

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• Are The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # DX68QR Sold as a Set Or Individual Quantity?
  The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # DX68QR is for a single hub. These are not sold as pairs as they do not always have to be replaced as a set. We do offer the brakes for this either as a Set # 23-438-439 or the Left # 23-438 and Right # 23-439 separately.
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• Replacement 10,000 Pound Capacity Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies For A Travel Trailer
  We have the perfect replacement brakes for you! The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-438 (Left Hand) and The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-439 (Right Hand) are the correct replacement for you. The brakes are self-adjusting and will automatically adjust to deliver optimum performance and braking power. The brakes have a diameter of 12-1/4 inches and are 4 inches wide. They have a 7 bolt mounting flange bolt pattern. The Brake Mounting Bolt(s) # 7-116, Mounting...
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• Brakes and Hub and Drum Assembly Replacement for Dexter 10K Axles
  It sounds like you have 10K axles, in which you can use the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting # 23-439 for the right hand side, and # 23-438 for the left hand side. For brake drums / hub assembly you can use the Dexter Trailer Brake Drum for 10,000-lb Axles # 9-27-1 with the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 10,000-lb Axles # 8-214-5UC1.
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• How to Tell if Trailer Drum Brake Assemblies are On the Right Side
  If you pull of the hubs on your trailer you should see the actuating arm holding the magnet below the spindle. If you imagine the arm as the end of an arrow it should be pointing towards the front of the trailer. If yours are on the wrong sides they would perform like you described.
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• Trailer Brake Magnets for Dexter 10k Axles
  Not all trailer brake magnets are the same, but since we know you have a Dexter 10,000 lb trailer axle the correct magnets would be the part # BP01-301 which would be correct for the brake assemblies # 23-438 and # 23-439.
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• Replacement Electric Drum Trailer Brakes for a 10,000 Pound Wells Cargo Trailer
  The brakes on your Wells Cargo trailer could just be in need of adjustment. On drum brakes you will adjust the brakes so that there is a slight but constant drag of the pads on the drum when you turn the wheel. To see how to manually adjust trailer brake assemblies check out the video I attached, fast-forward to the 4:35 mark of the video. If the trailer has 2 axles then you likely have de-rated 6K axles (5200 pound axles). This size would be 12x2 inches. they mount to a 5-hole mounting...
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• Parts Needed to Replace Grease Lube Hubs with Oil Bath Hubs
  You will not need to replace the brakes on your trailer when converting from grease lube hubs to oil bath hubs. The oil bath hubs that you choose should come with the proper bearings, seal and oil cap for that hub. You will want to check the part numbers on your bearings and seals to ensure you select the correct hubs for your spindles. We carry two oil bath hub and drum assemblies. Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly, # 8-219-9UC3-A, fits 5,200 lb to 7,000 lb axles with spindles that require...
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• Left & Right 10,000 lb Self-Adjusting Dexter Electric Brake Assemblies
  Yes, the part you mentioned is indeed an electric brake assembly, the 10,000 lb self-adjust Dexter brake assembly. That is the left hand side (driver's side), and the following are the part numbers for the left and right side assemblies: - Left Hand (Driver's) Side: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10,000 lbs # 23-438 - Right Hand (Passenger's) Side: Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10,000 lbs # 23-439 To mount these you will need the...
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• Bearings, Seal, & Electric Brakes For Big Tex 22GN 35+5 Gooseneck Trailer
  I was able to find the correct electric brakes, as well as oil seal (which is what I assume you were referring to by wheel seal), and also the bearings for your Big Tex 22GN 35+5 gooseneck trailer. I'll go ahead and list out the parts for you below. - Oil Seal # 10-56 - Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing # 395S & Race # 394A - Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing # 387A & Race # 382A - Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Left Hand # 23-438 & Right Hand # 23-439
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• Width of Brake Pads on 28 Foot Gooseneck Trailer With Dexter 10K Axles
  To determine which brake assembly you need, measure the width of your brake linings, as shown in the photo I edited for you. If your existing brake shoes measure 4 inches wide, the # 23-438 you mentioned would be an example of a good replacement for you if your existing brake assemblies use 7 mounting bolts (some use 4) and the diameter of the assembly is 12-1/4 inches in diameter when measured from the outside of one brake shoe directly across to the outside of the other shoe as shown...
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• Adjusting Dexter 10K Electric Trailer Brakes
  The Dexter 10K electric brakes # 23-439 (right side) and # 23-438 (left side) will have to be manually adjusted using the adjustment wheel below the magnet. To adjust the brakes you will use a small screwdriver or similar tool to turn the adjustment wheel. The wheel pushes out the shoes. You will keep turning the wheel until the pads lightly, but consistently, drag on the drum. The brakes should be adjusted like this anytime you notice braking starting to weaken. I have included a link...
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• Replacement 12-1/4 x 4 Inch Brakes for 10,000 Pound Dexter Trailer Axles
  If your drums are 4 inches wide where the brake shoe pad makes contact with the inside of the drum then you will need 12-1/4 by 4 inch brakes # 23-438 for the left and # 23-439 for the right. If you are measuring the overall depth of the drum then you likely need the 12-1/4 by 3-3/8 assemblies such as # AKEBRK-10L which would fit on Dexter axles.
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• How To Adjust And Test Electric Brakes On A Trailer
  It sounds like you need to adjust the brake on your trailer. If you have electric brakes like the Dexter Electric Brake Assembly LH, part # 23-438, you can make the adjustments pretty easily. I have attached a video that shows trailer brakes being installed. If you go to about the 4:40 mark on the video it shows how to adjust the brakes. I have also attached a photo of an electric brake that shows where the adjustment wheel is located. You can also test the magnet on the brake that is...
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• Electric Brake Assembly For Tandem 10k Dexter Axles
  For your tandem Dexter 10,000 pound axles, you will want to use the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-438 for the left hand assembly, and the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-439 for the right hand assembly. These are self adjusting brakes that require little maintenance.
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• Will Dexter 12-1/4 x 4-Inch Left-Hand Electric Brake # 23-438 Fir 10K Dexter Axle D1012
  The brake assembly you referenced, Dexter 12-1/4 x 4-Inch Left-Hand Electric Brake # 23-438, is indeed rated for 10K axles. This brake matches up to Right-Hand brake # 23-439. You can check for fit on your existing axle's brake flanges by checking the mounting bolt pattern. Both of these brakes use a 7-bolt mounting pattern. As long as your drums are 12-1/4 x 4-inches and your brake flanges use the 7-bolt mounting pattern these will work great as replacements.
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• How To Adjust Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly
  The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly, # 23-438 (left side) # 23-439 (right side) when first installed require manual adjustment. Simply use a small screwdriver or similar tool to turn the adjustment wheel to push out the shoes. You will keep turning the wheel until the pads lightly, but consistently, drag on the drum. I've linked a video below, you can jump to the 4:40 mark for adjustment.
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• How to Determine if a Hub Was Originally Designed as an Oil Bath or Grease Hub
  An easy way to tell if your hubs were originally oil filled or packed with grease is to remove the cap of the hub. Typically, if it is a press-in cap it is a grease hub, and if it is a screw-in cap it is an oil bath hub. Not only do semi trailers use oil bath hubs, there are many heavy duty trailers that will use them as well. If you have been putting grease in your hub so far and it has been working well for you, then I would just stay with the grease. I attached an FAQ article on lubricating...
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• Do Dexter 10k Brake Assemblies Fit 10k Lippert Axle
  Yes, the Dexter 10k brake assembly part # 23-439 does fit a 10k Lippert axle. This is the right hand passenger side. The left hand side would be the part # 23-438.
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• Two Year Old Big Horn 3670RL 5th Wheel Trailer Leaking Grease into All Four Brake Assemblies.
  If all four wheels on your 2-year-old Big Horn 5th wheel trailer have suddenly leaked wheel bearing grease into the brake assemblies my initial thought is that perhaps the bearings have recently been re-packed (which is typically to be done at 6 or 12 month intervals depending on manufacturer) with either too much grease or with grease of an incorrect grade. While there are general-purpose grease products that can be used in multiple applications, wheel bearings usually require a grease...
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• Servicing Electric Trailer Brakes on a Tandem Axle Trailer with 10,000 Pound Axles
  I have included 3 videos that will help you. One specifically is on installing electric brakes. The trailer in that video did not start with brakes so it will be a little different. However it will still show you how to remove the hub and adjusting the brakes. I have all included a video just on installing a hub. And finally I have included a video on bearings that should be very helpful. Some tips that I will add is to make sure that you clean off all of the old grease and use new grease...
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