Dexter's 12 × 2-inch 6,000 lb electric brake uses a five-fastener backing-plate arrangement and a manual adjuster. The factory exploded view identifies the left and right assemblies, actuating levers, magnet, shoe kit and different spring arrangements used across production years.
Dexter original exploded brake assembly diagram
See the exploded view and part-number legend in Dexter's light-duty axle catalog, printed page 53. The drawing shows which service parts share a callout and which belong to the left or right brake.
Open the original manufacturer PDF and navigate to printed page 53 to enlarge the brake assembly.
Open Dexter's exploded view — printed page 53 (PDF)
Original manufacturer document: Dexter Light Duty Catalog LIT-122-00, 600–8,000 lb axle capacity.
Parts by factory drawing reference
The manufacturer numbers below describe individual components or complete brake kits. A blank product column means no exact, suitably documented current purchase link is provided. A brake kit beginning K23 is a different catalog number from an assembly beginning 023.
| Callout | Dexter number | Part | NewRVParts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | K23-105-00 | Left-hand complete electric brake kit | |
| 0 | K23-106-00 | Right-hand complete electric brake kit | |
| Assembly | 023-105-00 | Left-hand electric brake assembly | View product |
| 1 | 036-089-10 | Backing plate assembly used after March 2018 | |
| 2 | 047-107-05 | Left-hand actuating lever arm | |
| 2 | 047-108-05 | Right-hand actuating lever arm | |
| 3 | 027-005-00 | Magnet wire clip | |
| 4a | 046-009-00 | Dual retractor spring; before March 2018 and after November 2019 | |
| 4b | 046-005-00 | Single retractor spring; March 2018–November 2019 | |
| 5 | K71-127-00 | Shoe-and-lining kit; manufacturer reference only | |
| 6 | 043-004-00 | Manual brake adjuster | |
| 7 | 046-018-00 | Adjuster screw spring | |
| 8 | K71-105-00 | Magnet service kit, white lead | View product |
| 9 | 046-007-00 | Adjuster slot plugs | |
| 10 | 046-016-00 | Magnet lead grommet | |
| 11 | 005-067-00 | Anchor-post washer for earlier construction | |
| 12 | 006-193-00 | Five mounting nut-and-washer units; sold separately |
Matching NewRVParts product photographs
Compare these existing catalog products with the component number on your brake. The diagram is an identification reference; always confirm the axle, brake diameter, lining width and left/right side before ordering.
Choose the right brake and repair parts
The 6,000 lb brake family is listed separately from Dexter's 7,000 lb 12 × 2-inch assemblies, even where the drum dimensions look the same. Verify the original axle label and brake assembly number rather than using the two measurements alone. Complete assembly 023-105-00 is a left-hand brake; K23-105-00 is its cataloged kit reference.
Dexter's October 2019 bulletin explains that its 12-inch electric brakes returned to dual retractor springs after an interim single-spring design. The manufacturer warns not to mix individual anchor-post and spring components across versions. A replacement complete brake assembly can be selected under the maker's interchange instructions, but its service springs must match its construction.
K71-105-00 is the 6K magnet kit with a white lead and is linked to the matching NewRVParts listing. K71-127-00 appears as the factory shoe-and-lining number but remains unlinked because the present store listing uses a different brake diameter. Check the manufacturer service sheet before buying brake shoes.
Read Dexter's spring-construction product bulletin (PDF)
See Dexter's brake magnet identification bulletin (PDF)