Dexter's 10 × 1½-inch electric drum brake is a 3,000 lb axle brake size. Use the factory exploded illustration to identify its backing plate, spring arrangement, adjuster, shoe kit and electric magnet. Right and left assemblies have different part numbers.

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Original Dexter manufacturer illustration

The original Dexter reference provides the small callout numbers, component orientation and production changes. On mobile, open the PDF to enlarge it.

Open the original manufacturer drawing

The PDF can be enlarged on a phone to see small component numbers and dimensions.

Dexter 3K electric brake exploded diagram and part numbers (PDF, printed page 31)

Original exploded-view part numbers

Quantities are per brake. Some drawings show older and newer production versions; those alternate parts are not all fitted simultaneously. A diagram callout does not guarantee a component is sold separately.

No. Dexter part number Qty. Component
0 K23-472-00 1 Left complete brake kit
0 K23-473-00 1 Right complete brake kit
1 036-134-03 1 Brake backing plate assembly
2 047-019-05 / 047-020-05 1 Left / right actuating lever arm
3 005-067-00 1 Retaining washer, before March 2018
4 027-005-00 2 Magnet wire clips
5a 046-056-00 1 Retractor spring, after March 2018
5b 046-009-00 2 Retractor springs, before March 2018
6 K71-046-00 1 Brake shoe and lining kit
7 043-004-00 1 Brake shoe adjuster assembly
8 046-018-00 1 Adjuster screw spring
9 K71-104-00 1 Magnet replacement kit, green wire
10 046-007-00 2 Adjuster slot plugs
11 046-016-00 2 Wire grommets
12 007-041-00 4 Press-in brake mounting bolts
13 006-017-01 4 Brake mounting nuts; not included with brake assembly

Choose the correct 3K brake

K23-472-00 is the left-hand assembly; K23-473-00 is the right-hand assembly. Compare the drum's 10-inch inside diameter, 1½-inch braking width, brake mounting flange and axle identification. The pictured K23-473-00 listing is the right-hand kit, not a pair. Older dual-spring assemblies use different spring arrangements, so identify the installed generation before ordering loose hardware.

Use Dexter's official service and installation instructions when working on trailer brakes. Check both sides of the axle, mounting, wiring and the condition of the complete braking system before returning the trailer to service.

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