Name: 12" Drum Brake Installation Kit
Brand: Dexter Axle
SKU: DEX-K71-G00-24
Price: 765.51 USD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

12" Drum Brake Install Kit

Launch with confidence knowing your boat trailer is equipped with the ultimate stopping power. The Dexter Axle "12" Drum Brake Install Kit" delivers superior braking performance, ensuring a smooth and controlled hauling experience for boats of varying sizes. Upgrade your trailer with this comprehensive kit and enjoy enhanced safety and peace of mind on every towing adventure. Built with Dexter's renowned quality and durability, this kit is designed to withstand harsh marine environments, ensuring reliable performance season after season.

Key Features

**Multiple Axle/Suspension Compatibility:** Designed to work with TORFLEX® or sprung suspension axles, offering flexible installation options for a variety of boat trailers (up to 8,000 lbs. capacity depending on setup).
**Robust Stopping Power:** Provides up to 26,000 in-lbs of brake torque output, ensuring confident and controlled stops, even with heavy loads.
**Corrosion-Resistant Design:** Featuring E-coated and zinc-coated components, this kit stands up to saltwater and other corrosive elements, maximizing longevity.
**Durable Construction:** Built with ductile iron calipers and attaching brackets, the kit offers exceptional strength and resistance to wear and tear, ensuring long-lasting performance.
**High-Performance Components:** Includes semi-metallic brake pads, vented cast iron rotors (setup dependent), and all necessary hardware for a complete installation.
**Easy Installation:** Though professional installation is recommended, the included instructions and readily available online resources make upgrading your braking system straightforward.
**Compatible with various wheel sizes:** Supports 14" - 17.5" diameter wheels, providing flexibility for your specific trailer setup.

Specifications

BRAKE/AXLE CAPACITY['8,000 lbs. TORFLEX® or Sprung suspension E-Z LUBE®, standard grease or oil lubrication', '7,000 lbs. TORFLEX or Sprung suspension E-Z LUBE, standard grease or oil lubrication', '6,000 lbs. TORFLEX or Sprung suspension E-Z LUBE, standard grease', '3,500 lbs. TORFLEX or Sprung suspension E-Z LUBE, standard grease']

ROTOR['E-coated gray, vented, cast iron and hub piloted', 'E-coated gray, vented, cast iron integral one-piece hub and rotor', 'E-coated gray, vented, cast iron and hub piloted', 'Zinc coated']

CALIPER['Ductile iron fixed caliper system, (4) 1-7/8" pistons', 'Ductile iron fixed caliper system, (4) 1-7/8" pistons', 'Ductile iron fixed caliper system, (4) 1-7/8" pistons', 'Ductile iron slider caliper system, 2-1/8" piston']

CALIPER ATTACHING BRACKET['Ductile iron, 4-bolt flange mounting pattern', 'Ductile iron, 5-bolt flange mounting pattern', 'Ductile iron, 5-bolt flange mounting pattern', 'Ductile iron, 4-bolt flange mounting pattern']

HUB GROUP['8 studs on a 6.50" circle 9/16” - 18, or 5/8” - 18 studs', '8 studs on a 6.50" circle 1/2” - 20, or 9/16” - 18, or 5/8"- 18 studs', '6 studs on a 5.50" circle 1/2"- 20 studs', '5 stud on a 4.50" circle 1/2"- 20 studs']

WHEELS['16", 16.5" and 17.5" diameter wheels', '16", 16.5" and 17.5" diameter wheels', '15", 16" and 16.5" diameter wheels', '14" and 15" diameter wheels']

BRAKE PADS['Semi metallic lining compound', 'Semi metallic lining compound', 'Semi metallic lining compound', 'Semi metallic lining compound']

FLUID DISPLACEMENT['.90 cu. in.', '.90 cu. in.', '.90 cu. in.', '.25 cu. in.']

BRAKE FLUID['DOT 3 or 4', 'DOT 3 or 4', 'DOT 3 or 4', 'DOT 3 or 4']

DISC BRAKE PERFORMANCE['26,000 in-lbs of brake torque output when tested using 1,600 psi of hydraulic input pressure', '24,000 in-lbs of brake torque output when tested using 1,600 psi of hydraulic input pressure', '18,000 in-lbs of brake torque output when tested using 1,600 psi of hydraulic input pressure', '11,000 in-lbs of brake torque output when tested using 1,600 psi of hydraulic input pressure']

The Captain's Take

After years of hauling heavy boats, I've learned that reliable brakes are non-negotiable. The Dexter Axle 12" Drum Brake Install Kit is a game-changer. The increased stopping power and smooth performance give me the control I need, especially on steep ramps and in challenging weather conditions. This kit is a worthwhile investment for any boat owner who prioritizes safety and a hassle-free towing experience.