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07-27-2013, 02:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Cleveland
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Etrailer Brakes
Has anyone out there used the etrailer brake backing plates assembly???
The Monty needs new brakes and they seem to have the best price on them and a lot of good reviews..
Thanks.
lfw
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07-27-2013, 04:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
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Are they Dexter brakes or off brand?
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07-27-2013, 04:59 AM
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Montana Fan
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They are listed as TruRyde brake assembly...No word of Dexter mentioned on the info for this assembly..
Thanks
lfw
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07-27-2013, 07:06 AM
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Montana Master
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Thanks for the reply, I wasn't aware somebody else was making those brakes although I shouldn't be surprised. Are they significantly cheaper than Dexter? If so and they have good reviews I would probably give them a try.
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07-27-2013, 07:08 AM
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I took a few minutes and looked at the options on etrailer. Noticed they do offer the Dexter Never Adjust brake sets at a larger cost than those you mentioned. If it were my decision, I would go with the Dexters or bite the bullet and convert to disc. I am certainly not made of money, but would never cut corners on braking safety.
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07-27-2013, 11:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
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As long as you're in the "looking" mode ... try http://www.easternmarine.com/Electri...ke-Assemblies/. They have sales on Dexter brake assys from time to time that beat about anyone else out there ... shipping is reasonable and quick. I got the 7K never adjust back in March for $53.99 each. I believe "never adjust" is a bit of a stretch in advertising, but with minimal maintenance they've worked well for me. I'd stick with a brand name brake for my fiver if I were you ... it just isn't worth saving $25.
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07-27-2013, 01:52 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Thanks dieselguy... looks like I will go with the never adjust.. a much better price than etrailer...$82 from etrailer... and $59 from trailer parts.. thanks aging...
Will be ordering them on Monday for sure...
Did you buy new bolts and nuts or just use your old ones.. if you got new bolts how long were they??
This is a great forum.... Just as and you will receive...
Thanks again..
lfw
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07-27-2013, 02:14 PM
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Site Team
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You'll be happy with Eastern Marine. They've done me right on several things.
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07-27-2013, 05:18 PM
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Montana Master
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I don't remember if they came with new nuts but I just used the old ones. Did the swap out in about an hour each side. Repacked bearings while I had them off
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07-28-2013, 12:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
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I used the existing hardware. I might suggest soldering the wiring and using shrink tube with liquid tape dolloped on each end.
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