Availability of Replacement Brake Assemblies for 8k Al Ko Axle from Dexter

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Hi, I have a AlKo 8K brake and I would like to replace it with a Dexter 8K brake. Would I have any problems with replacing? Do they have the same axle hole size and bolt pattern?

asked by: Brian S

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For AL KO 8k axles we have the replacement brake assembly set part # K23-532-533-00 which comes with a set for both sides of the axle. This kit is made for the Al Ko axles by Dexter and has the unique bolt pattern and width that the Al Ko setups have.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The four bolt brake mounting flange for 8,000 lb trailer axles is going to be more or less an industry standard. This industry standard is 3-5/8" across left to right on center and 3-7/16" top to bottom on center. This could very well vary…

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Answer 2

The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #K23-532-00 has a square mounting pattern with the bolt holes centers being 3-3/4" on center. This particular assembly is for the drivers side of the 8,000-lb AL-KO / Hayes axle. We also have the…

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The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left Hand and Right Hand - 8K #K23-532-533-00 is the correct replacement if your Hayes axle has brakes measuring 12" in diameter and 3-3/8" wide. This kit includes the…

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Answer 4

Knowing your axle's weight capacity - in your case 8,000 lbs - is the first step towards finding the correct replacement brakes. The brakes you referenced, which are sold together as the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-8, also have a 4 bolt…

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The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #K23-532-533-00 is for 8,000 lb axles and has a 4-bolt pattern that is 3-7/16" across and 3-5/8" vertically. They would mount to a 4-bolt brake mounting flange such as Trailer Brake Mounting Flange…

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Answer 6

Actually our etrailer.com brand brake assemblies are rebranded AxleTek assemblies. So we have the 8k left and right assembly set #AKEBRK-8 which is most likely what you need but these are 12-1/4 inch in diameter by 3-3/8 inches wide and attach with a…

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Is there any tag or label on your axle that would help identify it? You could possibly have a AL-KO/Hayes axle that used a 4 bolt pattern that measured as follows: • The top two holes are 3-1/8 inches apart • The bottom two holes are 2-1/2 inches…

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Answer 8

The pilot hole on the 12-1/4" Electric Trailer Brake Kit w/ Dust Shields #AKEBRK-8 is about 4" so it will work for your application. You will want to make sure the bolt holes line up with what you have though so I'm attaching a photo…

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Answer 9

When our installers replace a trailer hub, there isn't a set torque spec used when tightening the spindle nut. The hub is placed on the spindle, making sure the inner and outer bearings are correctly seated. The spindle nut is then run down until…

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Answer 10

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 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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