Dexter® 12-1/4" x 2-1/2"

Genuine Dexter® 12-1/4" x 2-1/2" shoe and lining kits from Southwest Wheel® replace the worn shoes on Dexter 7,200 lb. electric trailer brakes. These OEM kits restore lining contact on 12-1/4" x 2-1/2" drums used with stamped or cast Dexter backing plates.

Dexter® 12-1/4" x 2-1/2" Shoe & Lining Kits. Sold as kits. Genuine Dexter® OEM replacement shoes for 12-1/4" x 2-1/2" electric brakes.

Key Features

• Brand: Dexter® Axle
• Type: Brake shoe and lining kits
• Size: 12-1/4" x 2-1/2"
• Capacity: 7,200 lbs. Dexter electric trailer axles
• Backing Plate: Kits for stamped backing plates and cast backing plates
• Hand: Cast-plate kits are typically left-hand or right-hand specific
• Construction: Made in the USA Dexter® OEM bonded lining for correct drum contact
• Use: Relining a serviceable 12-1/4" x 2-1/2" electric backing plate

Confirm stamped vs. cast backing plate and left or right side before ordering. 12-1/4" x 2-1/2" shoes are not interchangeable with 12" x 2" or 12-1/4" x 3-3/8" shoes. Replace shoes in pairs on the same axle so both wheels apply evenly, then adjust the brakes and burnish the new lining with moderate stops.

Questions about Dexter 12-1/4" x 2-1/2" shoe fitment? Call our trailer experts at 1-800-866-3336.

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