Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 18'
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Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 18'
Item # 18TA-BLKIT
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Kodiak Accessories and Parts - 18TA-BLKIT
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Brake Lines
- Brake Line Kits
- Kodiak
- 18 Feet Long
- Tandem Axle
- Flexible Brake Hose
Brake line kit lets you run brake fluid from your surge brake actuator to your trailer brakes. Great for disc brakes and torsion axles. Includes 18', (2) 7', 3-1/2', and (2) 1-1/2' flexible hoses, plus fittings and hardware.
Features:
- Brake hoses and fittings let you run brake fluid from your surge brake actuator to your trailer brakes
- Designed for use on tandem-axle trailers with drum or disc brakes
- Flexible design makes hoses perfect for use with foldaway trailer tongues, disc brakes, and torsion axles
- Rubber hoses meet DOT and SAE standards and are easier to install than rigid steel lines
- Brass, male, swivel flare nut fittings on ends of each hose have deep threads
- Deep threads improve connection to help prevent leaks
- Swivels allow flare fittings to turn without the hose twisting
- Open area on flare fittings lets you use a line wrench for better grip
- Minimizes the risk of stripping threads
- Fittings are double-crimped onto hoses
- Corrosion-resistant, brass fittings connect hydraulic lines
- Female inverted flares (FIF) at each port
- Heavy-duty loom clamps secure hoses to your trailer's frame
- Kit includes:
- (1) 18' Long flexible brake line
- (2) 7' Long flexible brake lines
- (1) 3-1/2' Long flexible brake line
- (2) 1-1/2' Long flexible brake lines
- 1 Cross fitting
- 1 Tee fitting
- (20) 1/2" Loom clamps
Specs:
- Hose inner diameter: 1/8"
- Fitting size: 3/16"
- Thread size: 3/8"-24
- 3-Year limited warranty on hoses and fittings
Hydraulic Brake Line Installation for Tandem-Axle Trailers
- (A) 18' Long flexible brake line (BH-3MFS-18)
- (B) 7' Long flexible brake lines (BH-3MFS-7)
- (C) 1-1/2' Long flexible brake lines (BH-3MFS-1-5)
- (D) Tee fitting (BH-T-3FIF)
- (E) Loom clamps (A0500)
- (F) Cross fitting (BH-X-3FIF)
- (G) 3-1/2' Long flexible brake line (BH-3MFS-3-5)
Flexible Rubber Brake Hoses
Kodiak brake hoses are made of rubber, making them a practical choice for a variety of applications. Because you can easily bend them, rubber hoses are simpler to work with than rigid stainless steel brake lines. This flexibility makes rubber hoses great for use with foldaway trailer tongues because they are less likely to kink or break when bent. In addition, rubber hoses allow for a wide range of motion so articulating parts can effectively function. These qualities make rubber hoses better suited than steel lines for trailers with torsion axle suspension systems and trailers that have disc brakes.
Stainless steel brake lines have braided exteriors, which can not only wear against exterior surfaces, but also against the interior lining of the hose if dirt gets underneath the steel braid. And if the braid on a stainless steel line tears, it can cut into the hose lining. The exterior surface of these hoses is solid rubber, so there are no crevices for debris to enter.
Durable Fittings with Deep Threads
Kodiak brake hoses have corrosion-resistant brass fittings with stainless steel flares. These fittings have a gap built into them that allows room for a line wrench - also called a flare nut wrench - to slide over the line and down to the nut. This type of wrench grips the nut better than a standard open-ended wrench so there is less chance of stripping the threads as you tighten down the nut.
The stainless steel that is used to create the flares on these hoses is stronger than brass. As a result, these fittings are more durable than ones made entirely of brass. The stainless flares are primarily designed to keep the fittings from splitting when you tighten them down, but they offer absolute rust protection as well.
Kodiak's fittings have deeper threads than many other fittings on the market to provide a higher thread engagement. Deeper threads offer an advantage when used with fittings that have the same thread depth. These Kodiak fittings will work with most fittings on the market, but when they're used with other Kodiak fittings, the result is a stronger connection with fewer leaks.
BH-3MFS-18 Kodiak 1/8" ID Rubber Brake Hose - 3/16" MFFN with Male Swivels - 216"
BH-3MFS-7 Kodiak 1/8" ID Rubber Brake Hose - 3/16" MFFN with Male Swivels - 84"
BH-3MFS-3-5 Kodiak 1/8" ID Rubber Brake Hose - 3/16" MFFN with Male Swivels - 42"
BH-3MFS-1-5 Kodiak 1/8" ID Rubber Brake Hose - 3/16" MFFN with Dead Swivels - 18"
BH-X-3FIF Kodiak Forged Brass Cross Fitting for 1/8" Diameter Brake Hose - 3/16" Female Inverted Flare
BH-T-3FIF Kodiak Forged Brass T-Fitting for 1/8" Diameter Brake Hose - 3/16" Female Inverted Flare
A0500 Metal Loom Clamp - 1/2"
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 18' - 18TA-BLKIT
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (40 Customer Reviews)
Brake line kit lets you run brake fluid from your surge brake actuator to your trailer brakes. Great for disc brakes and torsion axles. Includes 18', (2) 7', 3-1/2', and (2) 1-1/2' flexible hoses, plus fittings and hardware.by: Thomas03/05/2024
Installed on a McClain Tandem boat trailer. Come with all necessary hoses and clamps. The hoses are made of high quality and works great. Recommend for all trailers.
by: John07/30/2023
The whole staff at etrailer bent over backwards to make sure I was satisfied with the installation of brakes on my trailer. Have made several purchases from them always satisfied with parts and service. Special credit to Jamie great to deal with. Answered all my questions and was very knowledgeable.
by: Ralph04/09/2022
Delivered as promised. The short 18” lines that go to the calipers could use a 90 degree bend on one end.
by: Ron10/02/2019
Excellent product. Very simple install. Item came in 24 hours. Multiple transactions with etrailer over the years. I have never been disappointed. Online videos are extremely helpful. Great company to deal with.
Ron
10/3/2020
Wonderful results
by: Brad J07/14/2017
I put disc brakes on my 2015 Cardinal Trailer, the best decision I have ever made. Bought the pump through etrailer and have been more than satisfied.
by: Roger12/03/2016
All parts fit and one year later are working well. I am glad I made the change from Electric drum to Electric over Hydraulic disk on my 6 ton RV
by: Ron S09/17/2015
E trailer offered the best deal on the tires and brakes that I found. Fast shipping and curteous service from friendly staff (Ricky) made dealing with them easy and efficient. I will definitely shop with them in the future.
by: Rod 08/16/2020
It is an excellent kit for a hydraulic brake upgrade; it had all the lines you needed to complete the job right!
by: Terry08/26/2019
I just received this brake line kit and laid it out on the trailer...have not actually fully installed it yet. It lays out perfectly...looking like it will be a perfect fit for my tandem axel Magic Tilt trailer for my 21' boat. Quality looks solid. I'll post more after full installation.
by: Mark 03/04/2021
This is the Best money I have ever spent in regards to safety and peace of mind. I previously had drum brakes which would take a long time to dry out in the rain and we're impossible to adjust because of the drop axle.
by: Randy D11/26/2020
The service was great and brakes are working wonderful. Exactly what I needed.
by: Dwayne 01/10/2022
Hose kit was as expected. etrailer is a great source for all my RV parts needs and I really appreciate their videos and technical support materials.
by: Jason05/15/2023
GOOD quality - FAST shipping!!
by: Great Kit01/02/2020
Easy to install and thus far lasted a whole season of salt water trailering
by: Rich12/02/2022
product was exactly as described. Very happy
by: Bill 09/19/2021
Very easy to install, because of the flex lines.
by: Tim09/06/2020
Very pleased with the quality of the parts and service
by: Cory 07/13/2021
We got this item it is exactly what I was looking for.
by: David01/03/2019
Worked for intended purpose!
by: Tom04/17/2018
Good product
by: C. Quan09/04/2017
Everything shipped quickly, and was super easy to install.
by: Dino03/30/2016
Parts were exactly as stated and fit pr operly.
by: Arthur12/30/2017
It will not be until spring before I get it all together
by: Tom c03/19/2019
All items received quickly.
by: David M.02/22/2017
Item was received promptly and as descr ibed.
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Ralph C.
4/10/2023
all i can say after installing discs is i would never go back to electric brakes. After towing my Montana 5th wheel for thousands of miles over 12 years, it’s nice to know i can stop my rig