How to Convert Demco Drum Brake Line Kit DM5428 to be Compatible with Disc Brakes

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I bought Demco 5428 for my tandem trailer with disc brakes. I now understand that this kit is for drum brakes. What parts can be used for my disc brakes 1600 psi actuator and what parts parts and at what cost should I order to upgrade to kit 5825? .. Thanks

asked by: Donald M

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All you would need to make the Demco brake line kit part # DM5428 compatible with disc brakes is additional flex lines for what connects to the calipers. Reason being the calipers are floating and they need to move a little bit. So for that you'd need four of the part # DM05982.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For just the replacement slide unit for your DA91 actuator you would need the part #DM5942. The Actuator part #8759121 that you referenced has a slide mechanism built into it already and would work well.

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Answer 2

Most of the hubs/drums that we offer for 3500-lbs axles, like the #AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K, have 1/2" lug studs and require 1/2" lug nuts like the CE Smith Trailer Wheel Lug Nut #CE11051. In order to find the correct replacement lug…

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Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to…

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If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 5

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached. The option I would recommend is the part #TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on…

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The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 8

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 9

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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