Overview
This is a genuine AL‑KO 12″ electric brake backing plate with integrated park brake lever—designed for use with 12″ × 2″ drum brakes on electric-braked trailer axles. It includes all pre-installed internal brake components mounted on a steel backing plate, ready to bolt directly to the brake flange.
What’s Included
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Fully assembled backing plate
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Pre-fitted brake shoes
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Electric brake magnet
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Actuating arm and return springs
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Park brake lever (driver/passenger side – choose RH or LH)
Key Features
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Ready-to-install: no assembly required
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Park brake compatible: includes handbrake lever arm
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12″ drum compatibility: suits 12″ × 2″ electric drum hubs
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Standard 5-hole mount pattern: matches common 10″ and 12″ AL‑KO or Dexter-style brake flanges
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Pre-fitted magnet: for use with standard trailer brake controllers
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Reversible RH or LH fitment—sold individually
Application Notes
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Commonly used on caravans, boat trailers, and utility trailers with electric drum brake systems
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Compatible with most AL‑KO and Dexter-style 12″ electric drum hubs
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Must be paired with a compatible 12″ drum (2″ wide) and brake wiring
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For tandem or dual-axle setups, order both RH and LH versions
Orientation Reference
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Right-hand (RH) backing plate – passenger side of Australian trailers (P/N 331300)
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Left-hand (LH) backing plate – driver side of Australian trailers (P/N 331301)
Installation Tips
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Mount to axle brake flange using appropriate bolts and lock washers
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Ensure correct wiring to brake magnet and park lever operation
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Adjust brake shoes to contact drum slightly when spinning by hand
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Torque bolts to manufacturer specification
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Test brake actuation with controller before road use
Shipping & Warranty
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Ships from Brisbane – most orders dispatch same or next business day
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12-month AL‑KO parts warranty when installed as per manufacturer guidelines
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location.
- Sold individually — choose left or right side
- Heavy-duty 12″ electric brake backing plate with park lever provision
- Suits 12" electric drum hubs (2″ width)
- Mounting: 4‑bolt (2.875" / 73 mm center-to-center)
- Rated to 2500 kg per axle
- Includes brake shoes, springs, pre-wired harness, and park brake lever
- Fitted with a quality AL‑KO standard magnet for consistent braking performance
- Recommended to replace both left and right sides at the same time for balanced wear and safety