NHTSA ID Number: 10239079
Manufacturer Communication Number: 059-Z27-00
TSB/Document Date: 2023-07-12
Summary
Tow Assist Brake Instruction Sheet
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TSB/Document ID: 059-Z27-00
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2023-07-11
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: EQUIPMENT
MFR Component System:
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tow Assist Nev-R-Adjust® Brake Assemblies
K23-668-00: 10” x 2-1/4” 3.5K Brake with ABS Sensor (LH)
K23-669-00: 10” x 2-1/4” 3.5K Brake with ABS Sensor (RH)
K23-670-00: 10” x 2-1/4” 4.4K Brake with ABS Sensor (LH)
K23-671-00: 10” x 2-1/4” 4.4K Brake with ABS Sensor (RH)
K23-656-00: 12” x 2” 7K Brake with ABS Sensor (LH)
K23-657-00: 12” x 2” 7K Brake with ABS Sensor (RH)
K23-664-00: 12” x 2” 7K Brake with ABS Sensor, Park Brake (LH)
K23-665-00: 12” x 2” 7K Brake with ABS Sensor, Park Brake (RH)
K23-672-00: 12” x 2-1/4” 8K Brake with ABS Sensor (LH)
K23-673-00: 12” x 2-1/4” 8K Brake with ABS Sensor (RH)
K23-674-00: 12” x 3-3/8” 8K Brake with ABS Sensor (LH)
K23-675-00: 12” x 3-3/8” 8K Brake with ABS Sensor (RH)
Remove the old brakes
CAUTION
Remove the wheel and hub-drum from the spindle, leaving the brake
exposed. Check armature surface and drum braking surface.
3.
Check armature surface and drum braking surface. If the braking
surface is worn, the drum needs to be completely replaced.
4.
Disconnect the Tow Assist
harness magnet connector and
ABS sensor connector. Secure
harness ends out of the way for
installation of the new brake.
5.
Remove the brake mounting
hardware. Then remove the old
complete brake assembly.
4.
Spin drum to ensure there are no obstructions making contact with
the wheel speed sensor located at the bottom of the brake.
5.
Lower trailer and plug into the tow vehicle. Startup the Tow Assist
system following the Tow Assist Owners Manual instructions.
6.
Confirm that the indicator light is only green before operating the
unit. If amber light is on, check sensor and magnet connections. If
the problem persists, refer to the Tow Assist Owners Manual.
7.
After replacement of brakes, the brakes must be re-burnished to
seat the new components, referring to Dexter
’s current service
manuals for proper procedure.
Brake Size
Qty
Part No.
Description
4
006-017-01
(2-3/8” Tube)
7/16-20 Hex Nut Torque 45-50 ft.-lbs.
4
006-207-01
(3” Tube)
7/16-20 Hex Nut Torque 45-50 ft.-lbs.
5
006-193-00
3/8-24 Hex Nut Torque 45-50 ft.-lbs.
4
007-251-00
1/2"-20 x 1.50" Hex Head Bolt
4
006-129-01
1/2"-20 Hex Nut Torque 55-80 ft.-lbs.
4
005-058-00
1/2" Lock Washer
4
007-097-00
1/2"-20 x 1.75" Hex Head Bolt
4
006-129-01
1/2"-20 Hex Nut Torque 55-80 ft.-lbs.
4
005-058-00
1/2" Lock Washer
10” x 2-1/4”
12" x 2”
Jack up trailer and secure on adequate capacity jack stands. Follow
trailer manufacturer’s recommendations for lifting and supporting
the unit.
2.
Remount the drum and wheel. Refer to Dexter
’s current service
manuals for proper bearing adjustment procedure.
Figure 1:
Do not lift or support the trailer on any part of the axle or
suspension system. Never go under any trailer unless it is
properly supported on jack stands which have been rated for
the load. Improperly supported vehicles can fall unexpectedly
and cause serious injury or death.
1.
3.
12-1/4" x 2-1/2"
12-1/4" x 3-3/8"
SCAN BELOW FOR DEXTER
’S
SERVICE MANUALS
SCAN BELOW TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT TOW ASSIST
Installing the new brakes
1.
Install new brake
assembly and torque
according to figure 1.
2.
Reconnect magnet and
sensor connections
from the trailer harness
to the corresponding
connections on the brake
backing plate.
©2021-2023 Dexter
Axle Company | www.dexteraxle.com
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059-Z27-00 Rev. C | 2023.07
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