Dexter Axle Brakes & Brake Parts

Dexter Axle: The Industry Standard in Trailer Brakes & Brake Parts

Dexter Axle has spent more than 60 years establishing itself as one of the most trusted names in trailer running gear — and nowhere is that reputation more earned than in the Brakes & Brake Parts category. With over 60 years in the utility trailer, recreation vehicle, heavy duty, manufactured housing, agricultural, marine, and specialty trailer markets, Dexter engineered its braking systems from the ground up to be the benchmark that the rest of the industry is measured against.

An Extensive, Purpose-Built Brake Line

Dexter is proud to provide the most extensive line of electric drum, hydraulic drum, and hydraulic disc trailer brakes available, having spent years developing and honing its product line into today's industry-leading designs. That depth of coverage matters when you're sourcing a replacement part or upgrading a system — whatever your axle capacity or trailer type, there's a Dexter brake solution engineered specifically for it.

Dexter's line of trailer brake parts includes adjusters, air brake components, controllers, shoes and linings, calipers, pads, springs, magnets, and wheel cylinders. This breadth means that technicians and trailer owners can source a complete repair from a single trusted manufacturer rather than mixing brands and hoping for compatibility.

Signature Technologies: Nev-R-Adjust and Beyond

One of Dexter's most recognized brake innovations is the Nev-R-Adjust® self-adjusting electric trailer brake. Dexter introduced the Nev-R-Adjust trailer brake alongside other commonly recognized brands in the trailer running gear and RV industry — a testament to how thoroughly these products have become embedded in the market. The Nev-R-Adjust system is available in 10" electric configurations for left- and right-hand applications, eliminating the need for manual brake adjustment and reducing maintenance intervals for trailer owners.

Dexter's drum brake line features products for light, medium, and heavy-duty trailer axles with 7", 10", 12", and 12-1/4" brake sizes, with ratings up to 27,500 lbs., where each brake is uniquely designed to meet the stopping power needs of its designated capacity while conforming to applicable tire and wheel size requirements. On the disc side, Dexter offers integrated and hat-style disc brake applications covering axle capacities from 3,500 lbs. all the way into the 10,000 lb.+ range, with caliper replacement kits, disc brake pad sets with clips, and complete wheel end kits available as service parts.

OEM Fit, Genuine Parts Confidence

Because Dexter manufactures both the axles and the brakes, its brake components are engineered to work together as an integrated system. Through its acquisition of Unique Functional Products (UFP), Dexter also expanded its brake expertise into the marine trailer segment, broadening its disc brake kit offerings for boat trailers with corrosion-resistant options including stainless steel hubs, rotors, and aluminum calipers. Whether you're maintaining a light utility trailer, an RV, a boat trailer, or a heavy-duty hauler, Dexter Axle brake parts are built to match OEM specifications and restore safe, reliable stopping performance.