Dexter 12″ Electric Brake Shoe Kit – Fits One Wheel | Includes Hardware

Overview

This is a genuine Dexter 12″ electric brake shoe kit designed to replace the shoes on one wheel only (left or right side) of a 12″ × 2″ electric brake assembly. It includes the correct primary and secondary shoes, along with the essential hold-down hardware for a complete fit-and-forget solution.

If your trailer brakes are grabbing, squealing, or showing uneven wear, this kit is the ideal OEM replacement to restore full stopping power on one side.

What’s Included

• 1 × Primary brake shoe

• 1 × Secondary brake shoe

• Hold-down springs, pins, and cups

• Suits one wheel only (left or right side)

Key Features

✅ Genuine Dexter quality – perfect fit and long-lasting performance
✅ OEM-correct shoes – designed for 12″ × 2″ Dexter-style electric backing plates
✅ Includes hardware kit – everything you need for one wheel
✅ ADR-compliant performance – when paired with compliant electric brake assemblies
✅ Suitable for 6,000 lb axle systems – standard on many Australian trailers and caravans

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Suitable for trailers, caravans, camper trailers, and boat trailers using Dexter or Dexter-style 12″ electric brake assemblies

• Ideal for servicing one wheel where brake shoes are worn or cracked

• Compatible with most 5-bolt 12″ backing plates rated up to 6,000 lb

Why Replace Just One Side?

When only one wheel shows uneven wear or damage, replacing the shoes on that side can extend the life of the other wheel’s components—while restoring balanced brake performance. Always inspect drums, magnets, and return springs before reassembly.

🛠 Installation Notes

• Ensure you install primary and secondary shoes in the correct orientation (primary shoe faces forward)

• Grease backing plate points lightly for smooth shoe operation

• After installation, manually adjust brake shoes and test with trailer brake controller

• Replace both sides together for best braking performance, if wear is even