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Rust-resistant disc brake kit is great for boat trailers. Includes 2 KodaGuard-plated calipers, 2 Dacromet-plated hub rotor assemblies and brackets, 4 stainless steel caliper mounting bolts, and inner and outer races. Fits 13" and larger wheels.
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More and more people are switching their trailers over to disc brakes, and with good reason. Disc brakes deliver consistent braking - even at highway speeds - unlike drum brakes, which often show a substantial drop in braking torque at higher speeds. In addition, disc brakes offer a substantially shorter stopping distance than drum brakes. Disc brake calipers have only one moving part, rather than the many found in drum brakes. This means that there are fewer parts to maintain, fewer parts to get damaged, and fewer parts to have to repair or replace, thus reducing maintenance costs.
This disc brake assembly resists corrosion, making it ideal for use on your boat trailer. All KodaGuard calipers undergo a test in which they are sprayed with a 5-percent salt solution to determine corrosion resistance over time. These products are able to withstand 600 hours of constant exposure to the saltwater mist. This 600-hour salt spray rating indicates that this product is not only durable enough to last in freshwater environments, but it can also be used on trailers that come into contact with saltwater.
In addition, the hub-and-rotor assemblies and caliper mounting brackets have a Dacromet plating, which offers a 300- to 400-hour salt spray rating. The pistons, the brake pad backings, and the caliper mounting bolts are made of rustproof stainless steel. These corrosion-resistant components make this Kodiak assembly a natural choice when installing disc brakes on your boat trailer.
Retrofitting disc brakes or replacing drum brakes on your trailer is easy with this hub-and-rotor assembly. The hub and rotor are cast and machined as a single unit, with wheel studs pressed into the rotor. This 1-piece style of hub and rotor minimizes contamination - sometimes called runout - between rotor and hub surfaces to prevent warping. The result is excellent performance and long life. And because the hub and rotor are balanced together, you get a smoother ride.
The integral hub-and-rotor is made from cast iron, matching SAE specifications. Cast iron is ideal for high-temperature operations and offers a favorable friction coefficient to ensure adequate stopping power. Kodiak's rotors are vented to effectively dissipate heat, dramatically reducing the incidence of heat-related damage.
Kodiak calipers are constructed of cast iron to prevent flexing. Less flex means more braking torque, resulting in smooth, even braking every time. The corrosion-resistant stainless steel piston is 30 percent larger than standard pistons, ensuring shorter stopping distance and increased torque. In addition, the unique low-drag design of Kodiak's calipers allows the piston to retract farther than in most standard models, giving you a cooler-running brake.
Designed for axles with 4-bolt brake flange configurations, the included mounting brackets are made of heavy-duty ductile iron that is embossed to provide additional threading for guide bolts. The added thread strength ensures a tighter, more secure connection between the caliper and bracket. Another unique feature of Kodiak's brackets is the side-support angle, which guarantees that the load is carried by the bracket, rather than the bolts.
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (24 Customer Reviews)
Rust-resistant disc brake kit is great for boat trailers. Includes 2 KodaGuard-plated calipers, 2 Dacromet-plated hub rotor assemblies and brackets, 4 stainless steel caliper mounting bolts, and inner and outer races. Fits 13" and larger wheels.
So far I have had NO problems with this brake kit, I actually love it and wish I would have done this years ago, The brakes work way better than expected. I no longer have the big klunk before and after takeoff and stopping. I have highly recommended this product to anyone who has drum brakes it is well worth the money to invest in them and I hope they last for years to come.
This is a mixed review, I'd like to give a 1 star rating for ETRAILERs method of packing hubs and caliper mounting plates. The plates were loose in the box and apparently got sat on by the heavy hubs and subsequently bent the caliper mounting plate just enough to cause one side to drag on the rotor. I spent the entire day testing and troubleshooting a dragging brake only to find out that poor packing methods caused my problems.
I would give the Kodiak disc brake kit a 5 out of 5 for a nice beefy braking system that under normal circumstances would be installed in short order.
Sierra K.
9/28/2021
Sorry to hear about the damage to your items. Customer Service will be making this right for you.
Came on time, fit properly, worked perf ectly!
Kati, The Kodiak disk brake setup works great, was pretty straight forward to install, and all the parts required for the install were included in the package. I really love the control of the hydraulic breaks. couldn't be more happy.
Thanks for all your help, Jeff Boughton.
The brake kit itself works great. The brakes work great once they start to apply. The problem with the electric over hydraulic system is they don't come on the minute you apply the brake pedal. It takes time for the electric pump to build up some pressure.
Excellent support from Nicole in helping me confirm availability of all my material needs for my boat trailer brake upgrade from Drum to Disk. Have not actually done the install but parts arrived a day early and look to be high quality. The only slight bummer is that this set did not come with the caliper bracket mounting hardware. Not a big deal and will gather these locally. Thanks Nicole!!
Works great
Disc Brake kit was simple to install,and works good.
Great brakes. They really stop the trailer and truck.
I usually use red pads, have bought at least 6 times. After awhile they eventually rust away. Will give these blue caliper and silver pads a try, maybe they will last at least as long!
Great timing on shipping. Products were of great quality.
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Jeff
5/15/2023
Outstanding I would do it again without hesitation, best thing I ever did for the boat trailer. Well worth the price, took all my headache away. Love the produce