Dexter 023-544-00 Hydraulic Trailer Drum Brake Assembly, Left Hand, 10 x 2-1/4 Inch, 3.5K

The Dexter 023-544-00 is a complete hydraulic trailer drum brake assembly built for the left-hand (driver's) side of a trailer axle. It measures 10 inches in diameter by 2-1/4 inches thick and carries a 44 square inch pad lining area, sized for a 3.5K axle application. The assembly is finished in black paint and is manually adjustable, arriving as a complete, ready-to-mount unit rather than a kit of loose parts.

This drum brake is designed for use with hydraulic brake actuators that do not include a reverse lockout, since the assembly itself allows the trailer to be backed up without actuating the brake. The 3 inch center hole diameter and overall design suit trailers running 13, 14, or 15 inch wheels. Because it is a left-hand assembly, it is intended for the driver's side of the trailer only; the right-hand (passenger's side) counterpart is a separate part number and should not be substituted for this one.

Specifications

• Brand: Dexter
• Manufacturer Part Number: 023-544-00
• Type: Hydraulic Trailer Drum Brake Assembly, Complete
• Side: Left Hand (Driver's Side)
• Diameter: 10 inches
• Width: 2-1/4 inches
• Pad Lining Area: 44 square inches
• Center Hole Diameter: 3 inches
• Wheel Size Compatibility: 13, 14, or 15 inch wheels
• Axle Rating: 3.5K
• Adjustment: Manual adjust
• Finish: Black-painted
• Weight: 9.58 pounds

Fitment

• Trailers using a 3.5K axle with 13, 14, or 15 inch wheels
• Hydraulic brake actuators without a built-in reverse lockout

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dexter 023-544-00 a left-side or right-side brake assembly? The 023-544-00 is a left-hand assembly, meaning it mounts on the driver's side of the trailer. The passenger's (right-hand) side uses a different Dexter part number, so be sure to order the correct side for each end of the axle.

What size drum brake is this? The Dexter 023-544-00 measures 10 inches in diameter by 2-1/4 inches thick, with a 3 inch center hole diameter.

What wheel sizes does this brake assembly work with? This brake assembly is sized to fit trailers running 13, 14, or 15 inch wheels.

What axle capacity is the 023-544-00 rated for? The Dexter 023-544-00 is built for a 3.5K axle application.

Does this brake come fully assembled? Yes, the 023-544-00 is a complete hydraulic drum brake assembly, not a kit of individual components, so it arrives ready to mount.

Can I back up my trailer without the brakes engaging? Yes. This drum brake design allows the trailer to be reversed without the brake actuating, which is needed when your hydraulic brake actuator does not include a reverse lockout.

What is the pad lining area on this brake assembly? The Dexter 023-544-00 has a 44 square inch pad lining area.

Is this brake assembly self-adjusting? No, the 023-544-00 uses a manual adjustment, not a self-adjusting mechanism.

How much does the Dexter 023-544-00 weigh? This brake assembly weighs 9.58 pounds.

What finish does this drum brake have? The 023-544-00 has a black-painted finish.

Is this a hydraulic or electric brake assembly? The 023-544-00 is a hydraulic drum brake assembly, intended for use with hydraulic brake actuators.