Dexter 023-566-00 12 x 2 Inch 6K Hydraulic Left Hand Trailer Drum Brake Assembly

The Dexter 023-566-00 is a complete 12 x 2 inch hydraulic trailer drum brake assembly rated for 6,000 lb (6K) axle applications. This is the left hand (LH) side unit only, built for trailers using US-manufactured, manually adjusted drum brake hardware. As a complete assembly, it is designed to be installed as a full replacement unit rather than requiring separate purchase of individual internal components. The 12 inch drum diameter and 2 inch shoe width match the common 12 x 2 hydraulic brake platform used on 6,000 lb rated trailer axles, and the manual adjustment design allows the brake shoe clearance to be set and maintained through routine service. Because this unit is manufactured specifically for the left hand side of the trailer, it is not interchangeable with a right hand assembly; installing the correct side is required for proper brake function and even braking side to side. Trailer owners replacing worn-out or damaged hydraulic drum brakes on a 6K axle, or upgrading a trailer to a complete matched hydraulic brake set, can use this assembly as the left side component of that setup. Always confirm axle capacity, drum diameter, and side (left vs. Right) before ordering to ensure correct fit.

Specifications

• Brand: Dexter
• Manufacturer Part Number: 023-566-00
• Type: Complete Hydraulic Trailer Brake Assembly
• Drum Diameter: 12 inches
• Shoe Width: 2 inches
• Load Capacity: 6,000 pounds (6K)
• Actuation: Hydraulic
• Side: Left Hand (LH)
• Adjustment Type: Manual adjust
• Manufacturing Origin: US-manufactured
• Weight: 13.1 pounds
• UPC: 106151235110
• Category: Trailer Drum Brakes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dexter 023-566-00 for the left or right side of the trailer? The Dexter 023-566-00 is a left hand (LH) side brake assembly only. It is not the same part as a right hand assembly, so make sure you are ordering the correct side for your axle position.

What size drum brake is this? This is a 12 x 2 inch drum brake assembly, meaning a 12 inch drum diameter with 2 inch wide brake shoes, part number 023-566-00 from Dexter.

What load capacity is this brake rated for? The Dexter 023-566-00 is rated for 6,000 pounds (6K), matching the common capacity rating for 12 x 2 inch hydraulic trailer axles.

Is this a hydraulic or electric brake? It is a hydraulic brake assembly, not an electric brake, as indicated by the hydraulic actuation of the 023-566-00.

Does this come as a complete assembly or just individual parts? The 023-566-00 is sold as a complete brake assembly, not individual components, so it is intended to be installed as a full replacement unit.

How is the brake shoe clearance adjusted on this unit? This Dexter brake assembly uses a manual adjust design, meaning shoe-to-drum clearance is set and maintained through manual adjustment rather than a self-adjusting mechanism.

How much does the Dexter 023-566-00 weigh? The complete assembly weighs 13.1 pounds.

Where is this brake assembly manufactured? The Dexter 023-566-00 is a US-manufactured hydraulic trailer brake assembly.

Can I use this on a right side axle position? No. The 023-566-00 is built specifically for the left hand side; a right hand version would be a separate, differently numbered part, and using the wrong side will not seat or function correctly.

What type of trailer is this brake designed for? It is designed for trailers using 12 x 2 inch, 6,000 lb rated hydraulic drum brakes, part number 023-566-00 on the left hand side.

What is the UPC for this part? The UPC for the Dexter 023-566-00 left hand hydraulic brake assembly is 106151235110.