Any idea what the cost is to get new magnets and brake shoes installed on a pair of dexter 6000 lb axles on my 5th wheel.......when I called CW I got more of a run around than a ride on a carousel.

New complete assemblies run between 55 and 75 dollars each. Anyone with basic mechanical skills can change them in about 30 minutes each wheel.

I would just replace the entire backing plate assembly... 2 wires to cut , 4 or 5 nuts to remove , reverse the process... Just make sure to buy 2 right sides and 2 left sides....here - - E trailer

CW probable doesn't want to price just pads and magnets. Many times when you get in there the rotors are to worn to turn or true up, bearings need to be replaced, springs are bad, or wiring needs to be touched up.On my enclosed trailer I started with just pads and magnets and ended up with new rotors, hubs, and complete brake assemblies. $400 an axle but now as good as new.

just like a car or truck.Way to many variables .. if you needed drums... or bearings and seals.. you would not be happy when the price tripled... from just shoes and magnets .considering the prices.. replace the brake set... shoes, hardware, magnets, backing plate... then drums and bearings/seals if needed.

Go the replacement backing plate route... Much easier and I got these 10" ones for $40 each back in 2011. Probably have gone up a bit since then, but still cheaper than the individual parts.And even if you can't do it yourself, just hand the parts over to your mechanic and it should not take all that long to do at all.Mitch

Cost of brake job | Good Sam Community

pasusan
Explorer
Oct 21, 2015
tator tot wrote:
Is there a brake tutorial anywhere on this forum that anyone can point me to? Not sure as to the correct procedure of maintaining them.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Tator Tot

" Never complain about getting old, a lot of people are denied
that privilege"

See here: LINK
pasusan
Explorer
Oct 21, 2015
rhagfo wrote:
pasusan wrote:
We just did it on our trailer with 10 inch brakes. We got the brake assemblies from eTrailer for $143. Then we had the drums turned for $100. 2 sets of new bearings and new seals about $85.

So, we're up to $328.00 and we did the labor ourselves.

Well all new bearings, seems like a bit of over kill, but peace of mind is priceless.

X2 for sure on the backing plates, and X100 on turning the drums, that is likely the biggest miss most have on a DIY brake job! Makes all the difference in the world.
We only did half (one side) new bearings... We did the other side a few years ago and this year we saw some scored rollers so replaced them.
jamway
Explorer
Oct 21, 2015
Bob Vaughn wrote:
Are there any adjustments to electric brakes??

I think this link will tell you what you want to know and how to do it.

http://www.dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/600-8K_Service_Manual/600-8K_Complete_Service_Manual.pdf
Bob_Vaughn
Explorer
Oct 21, 2015
Are there any adjustments to electric brakes??
tator_tot
Explorer
Oct 21, 2015
Is there a brake tutorial anywhere on this forum that anyone can point me to? Not sure as to the correct procedure of maintaining them.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Tator Tot

" Never complain about getting old, a lot of people are denied
that privilege"
rhagfo
Explorer III
Oct 21, 2015
pasusan wrote:
We just did it on our trailer with 10 inch brakes. We got the brake assemblies from eTrailer for $143. Then we had the drums turned for $100. 2 sets of new bearings and new seals about $85.

So, we're up to $328.00 and we did the labor ourselves.

Well all new bearings, seems like a bit of over kill, but peace of mind is priceless.

X2 for sure on the backing plates, and X100 on turning the drums, that is likely the biggest miss most have on a DIY brake job! Makes all the difference in the world.
pasusan
Explorer
Oct 21, 2015
We just did it on our trailer with 10 inch brakes. We got the brake assemblies from eTrailer for $143. Then we had the drums turned for $100. 2 sets of new bearings and new seals about $85.

So, we're up to $328.00 and we did the labor ourselves.
jamway
Explorer
Oct 21, 2015
This is what it cost me in Oct. of 2012. I would guess they are a little more now and there may have been a better price then if I looked at the correct place.

I did the labor so no cost on that.

Item

Sku

Qty

Subtotal

12" x 2" NEV-R-ADJUST™ Electric Brake Assy - R.H. / 6k #K23-459-00 5331169 2 $99.98

12" x 2" NEV-R-ADJUST™ Electric Brake Assy - L.H. / 6k #K23-458-00 5331168 2 $99.98

Subtotal $199.96
Shipping & Handling $47.92
Grand Total $247.88
john_bet
Explorer II
Oct 21, 2015
I just did mine about a month ago with all new complete assy. from e-trailer for less than $200.00. This was for 12x2's. Recieved them in about 3 days. Hardest part was those heavy 16" wheels and tires and retorqueing the lug nuts to 120 foot #.
jwmII
Explorer
Oct 21, 2015
ford truck guy wrote:
I would just replace the entire backing plate assembly... 2 wires to cut , 4 or 5 nuts to remove , reverse the process...

Just make sure to buy 2 right sides and 2 left sides....

here - - E trailer

This is the way to go. Great advice. Turns what to some see as a impossible job into a easily done d.i.y. job