Dexter DB 35 Disc brake Caliper with integrated handbrake

Was looking for information on these calipers could not find any videos on KZbin so I did my own hopefully it helps you understand how they work and how to return the caliper piston when replacing the brake pads. You must operate the handbrake Several times to move the piston out before bleeding the caliper

[@Steve-GM0HUU]

👍Thanks for posting. In the UK we call rotors "brake discs". You can buy a gadget called a brake disk rewind cube. They are inexpensive and attach to 3/8 socket extension bar. Each side of the cube has different sets of pins to suit various pistons.

[@philsrandomstuff2392]

Hi Steve thanks for your comment we call them by both names in oz it all depends on how many flys are around, saying rotors is quicker which means less flys can get in your mouth lol. I have piston retracting tool at work. But wanted to show how to do it with out the tool, the nearest tool shop to me is 200klm round trip or 5plus days if you order it line

[@brianwhite5969]

Phil, we spoke a year ago about the calipers and I have just purchased a set to replace the DeeMaxx calipers. Do the brass guide bushes have a seal at the open end ? The ones I purchased have a groove but no seal. It appears there should be an O-ring installed to stop dirt getting into the bush.

[@philsrandomstuff2392]

Hi Brian I can not remember. I will check it out this weekend and get back to you. But recall not being to worried about it and don’t remember any seals any where.

[@D-Wheels]

Was there a stamp on the caliper? Trying to identify mine. I saw that had some stamps but it did not say DB 35 anywhere?

[@philsrandomstuff2392]

All the information that is on the caliper is the Dexter brand-name. There is no other identifying part numbers or information unfortunately.

[@philsrandomstuff2392]

UFP DB 35 is the part description that is listed for this caliper in the Dexter/ALKO website if that helps

[@lessword1110]

Hi Phil and thanks for your video. I am doing a conversion on my tandem axle 5th wheeler and have Dexter Duratorque axles. Is it possible can you messure the distance from the mount braket on the caliper to the handbrake pivot arm. I have an issue with the clearance distance from the mount bracket to the chassis. You help would be appreciated. Les.

[@philsrandomstuff2392]

Will do Les Home tomorrow will do it than

[@philsrandomstuff2392]

From the mounting bracket face to the end of the park brake leaver retaining nut is 115mm +\- 5 mm or from the inside rotor pad surface to the Park break retaining not which is the further as part that sticks out is 135 mm +/- 5 mm sorry a little bit hard to measure 100% accurately with the tire on.

[@lessword1110]

Thanks for that Phil it's confirmed that I wouldn't have the clearance. Keep up with videos, we'll presented and easy to follow.

[@prosjoy-meetallyoupackagin7158]

Do u do battery review?

[@philsrandomstuff2392]

Yes if you are referring to the 100ah voltX prismatic cell battery