Ford Dexter 10-inch Brake Drum

Name: Ford 10-inch Dexter Electric Brake Drum - 254mm x 54 EL
Brand: Dexter
SKU: DRUM-10-Dex1.6-Ford
Price: $230.00
Availability: InStock

SKU: DRUM-10-Dex1.6-Ford Category: Brake Drums Brand: Dexter

Ford 10-Inch Electric Drum For Caravans Trailers And Campers

Price

$230.00 Inc.GST

What makes Couplemate™ Brake Drums superior?

✓ Made from high-quality materials for longer service.
✓ Ensures consistent and safe trailer braking.
✓ Purchasing directly supports the Australian economy.

Designed and manufactured by Couplemate™ Australia.

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Ford 10-Inch Electric Drum for Caravans, Trailers and Campers

When you’re out in the Australian outback, the last thing anyone wants is a brake failure due to shock loading on low-quality drums.

Quality brake drums are crucial for caravans because they play a significant role in stopping the caravan safely and efficiently. When towing a caravan, the brakes are put under considerable stress due to the added weight and momentum. This means that the brake drums must withstand high temperatures, extreme pressure, and constant wear and tear.

This Ford 10-inch electric drum for caravans, trailers, and campers is most commonly used for 10″ electric backing plates, but also suits 10″ mechanical backing plates and 10″ hydraulic backing plates as well.

Product Specifications

Materials: Grey Iron
Max. Diameter: 256.3mm
Width: 54mm
Seal: Dexter 1.6t Seal
Dust Cap: Dexter 1.98-inch Dust Cap
Suits Bearings:
- Inner: 68149/111
- Outer: 44649

10-inch brake drums are often marked with 254 x 54 EL. N.B. Drums are not supplied with nuts.

What makes Low-Quality Drums Dangerous?

A few years ago, Couplemate™ was worried about the increasing loss of quality and complaints from imported drums. We decided to make a better 10-inch drum brake to ensure electric brake drums were first-class and we could take ownership of a quality product.

Low-quality or worn brake drums can cause a range of problems, including:

Reduced stopping power
Increased stopping distances
Excessive heat buildup
Complete brake failure

This can be extremely dangerous, particularly when driving on steep or winding roads. This can result in costly repairs and replacements, as well as potential safety hazards

What Makes Dexter Brake Drums Superior?

Genuine USA Engineering: Manufactured by the global leader in trailer components, ensuring precise tolerances and proven highway safety.
Premium Ductile Iron: Cast from high-grade ductile iron that delivers exceptional thermal conductivity, resisting cracking and warping under heavy braking loads.
Precision Machining: Machined on state-of-the-art CNC equipment to ensure a perfectly balanced, true-running drum that eliminates vibration and uneven shoe wear.
Ready to Install: Supplied with industrial-grade 1/2″ UNF wheel studs and matching bearing cups pre-pressed into the casting to save you critical workshop time.
Optimised Heat Dissipation: Designed with advanced cooling fins and optimal wall thickness to shed heat quickly, preventing brake fade during long descents.
Seamless System Integration: Engineered specifically to match Dexter electric and hydraulic backing plates for predictable, synchronised stopping power.

Additional information

Weight	11 kg
Dimensions	29 × 29 × 14 cm
Stud Thread	1/2" UNF – 490300-ALKO
Stud Pattern	Ford (5 x 114.30mm)
NSK Bearing #	11949/10, 12749/10, 67048/10, 68149/10
Hub Size	10-inch
Materials	Cast Iron (AS1830)
Max. ATM	1450kg ATM

Our Service Lifetime Warranty

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Couplemate™ is a manufacturer and vendor of high-quality towing, trailer, and caravan components. Couplemate™ Core Goods and Custom Work are guaranteed to be free of defects for the service lifetime of the product when used as intended.

Warranties are non-transferrable and Couplemate™ requires satisfactory proof of purchase prior to issuing a remedy. The full Couplemate™ Warranty Policy can be found in the Terms & Conditions: Section 8 – Consumer Guarantees & Warranty.

Warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If something is wrong with your order, please contact our team.

60-Day Returns

After 60 years of experience, we know that life has its unpredictable moments.

All Couplemate™ orders (online, over the phone, or in-store) have a 60 day period for change-of-mind returns and exchanges. There are some items that can’t be returned and some returns may incur a 15% restocking fee.

You can view our full policy for change-of-mind returns here.