Replacement Electric Brakes For a Sundowner Horse Trailer with 5,200 Lb Axles

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I have a sundowner horse trailer and Id like to replace the brakes. I have attached the tag on the trailer in a picture n Id like to replace all 4 brake assemblies. Can I get all part numbers? New everything. thanks!

asked by: Michael C

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Thanks for the info! I spoke to Sundowner about your Sundowner Horse Trailer and they informed me that this trailer has Dexter 5,200 lb Axles so I have attached the correct parts that you need below.

Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-7-SA
Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # AKHD-655-6-K

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Thanks for the information Scott! The brake assemblies your Sundowner horse trailer uses are item #23-105 for the left hand and item #23-106 for the right hand. The replacement brake shoe you need is item #AKBRKR-S-12. These are sold individually so…

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Answer 2

You're welcome Scott! For a 6,000 lbs self adjusting brake assemblies you will want the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes item #23-458-459. If you need new mounting bolts and hardware item #BRKH12 will get you set up.

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

The correct set of replacement brake assemblies for your AxleTek 12 inch assemblies is the kit part #AKEBRK-7-SA that you referenced. This kit is a pair of left and right assemblies that are an exact match to what you have that are also self…

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Answer 5

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…

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Answer 6

Hi David; your 4,400 lb Lippert axle actually has a 5,200 lb spindle it just has a lower rating. This is good news since 4,400 lb axles are obsolete and parts aren't always available. The outer bearing is the #LM67048 and inner bearing is #25580…

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Answer 7

Hey Jeff, You can email me those pictures separately and I'd be happy to get you any replacement parts you're needing. Are you just needing new hub/drum assemblies or is there more?

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

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Answer 10

The Dexter Braking Assemblies like the #23-464-465 are widely regarded as the highest quality assemblies due to them being manufactured right here in the USA and using the highest quality materials available. With that said we have sold a lot of the…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Replacement Electric Brakes For a Sundowner Horse Trailer with 5,200 Lb Axles

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