Ideal for freshwater boat trailers, these disc brakes offer a safe ride. Short stopping distances and consistent braking keep your trailer from pushing and pulling. Includes inner (25580) and outer (02475) bearings and 9/16" bolts.
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If you tow a freshwater boat trailer, you know how corrosive water can be. Because disc brakes last longer than drum brakes, you should consider how things like rust might impact your trailer over time.
The Dacromet coating on these brakes offers great corrosion protection, even with frequent use in freshwater. It can withstand 300 to 400 hours of continual exposure to salt spray before corrosion begins, which is comparable to galvanized steel. And the e-coat on the calipers can withstand 250 to 350 hours of salt spray before rust forms, making it great for freshwater boat trailers. So - unless you're driving your trailer through water for 2 weeks straight with no chance for the brakes to dry - it'll be a while before any rust starts to form.
Say goodbye to the days of your truck being pushed and pulled by your trailer. Disc brakes provide a safer, more comfortable ride than drum brakes. They offer shorter stopping distances and deliver consistent braking - even at highway speeds. So, you won't have to worry about things crashing around in your trailer or camper next time you reach unexpected traffic on the highway or debate if you can actually stop before that yellow light turns red.
More and more people are switching their trailers over to disc brakes. Not only do disc brakes provide more controlled braking than drum brakes, but they also save you money by having fewer parts to maintain.
Unlike drum brakes, which have springs, magnets, and shoes that may need to be continually adjusted or replaced, disc brakes are virtually maintenance-free. There are no springs, cables, or other little components that you'll need to worry about failing.
The brake pads will naturally wear down, so eventually you'll have to replace them. But these pads are also way easier to replace than drum brake shoes. The caliper - where the pads are housed - is located on the outside of the brake assembly. This means you just have to remove that one part to replace the brake pads rather than having to remove the entire assembly like you would with drum brakes.
This particular kit can save you time and money over other disc brakes on the market as well. A slip-on rotor may be easier to install initially, but water can find its way between the rotor and your existing hub, causing uneven rotor wear or runout. With a 1-piece hub-and-rotor assembly, water and debris can't get in to cause any corrosion or contamination.
In addition, vented rotors, like these, disperse heat faster than non-vented rotors. When brakes retain heat, they are more likely to experience brake fade, or loss of braking power. So even if you take your boat or camper out every weekend, these trailer brakes will continue to offer excellent performance throughout their long life.
Kodiak disc brakes have a unique caliper mounting bracket as well. The side-support design puts all of the weight on the mounting bracket instead of on the bolts. This reduces premature wear and extends the life of the bolts, further ensuring optimal performance.
If you want to remount your existing wheels after installing these brakes, you'll need a kit that offers the same bolt pattern. To determine the bolt pattern, count the number of bolt holes (or lug nuts) on your trailer's wheel. This will give you the first number in the pattern. To find the second number, just measure the distance between a bolt hole and the bolt hole across from it.
For example on wheels with an even number of bolt holes: 6 on 5-1/2" means 6 bolt holes with 5-1/2" from the center of 1 hole to the center of the hole across from it.
And with an odd number of bolt holes: 5 on 4-1/2" means 5 bolt holes with 4-1/2" from the center of 1 hole to the farthest edge of one of the 2 farthest bolt holes.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi there, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a quick look at this Kodiak 13 inch hub and rotor disc brake assembly set. This set is going to allow you to upgrade your trailer's brakes from drum brakes to disc brakes, so that you can take advantage of the superior performance that comes along with having disc brakes. Having the two brake assemblies here is going to allow you to upgrade a single axle with the 7,200 pound capacity and the number 42 spindles. Our rotors are 13 inches in diameter and you can see we have the eight, nine, 16th inch diameter of bolts here and the eighth on six and a half inch bolt pattern. So, these are going to work for your wheels that are 16 inches and larger.
Our hub and rotors, as well as our mounting brackets, have a dacromet finish, so they are going to offer excellent rust and corrosion resistance with a 300 to 400 hour salt spray rating. Our calipers do you have an e-coat finish, which is going to provide adequate rust and corrosion resistance. It's got a 250 to 350 hour salt spray rating, so just a little bit less, but these are gonna be great for your freshwater boat trailers and that sort of thing. If your trailer is gonna be going into saltwater or if it's gonna be on roads that are heavily treated, a lot of contact with salt, I'd recommend going more with a stainless steel construction. That's gonna hold up better in those really corrosive environments, but these are going to do a great job for those boat trailers that are in freshwater, pretty continually and these are gonna hold up really well for you, so a great way to go.
Upgrading your trailer from drum brakes to disc brakes is going to have several different benefits. These are going to provide a dramatically shortened stopping distance, so it's gonna provide a smoother, more controlled braking to keep your trailer from pushing and pulling. You'll notice that your stopping distance is going to be much less. You've got the ceramic brake pads here that help to increase the stopping power and to make sure that you're stopping quickly. We also have a large two and a half inch diameter stainless steel piston that provides that fast responsive braking.
So, much better performance than you're used to with your drum brakes. And in addition to better performance, these are also going to require less maintenance, so it's gonna help save you time and money. Having the one piece hub and rotor assembly is gonna reduce the chance of uneven rotor wear. We've got a vented design here on the side that helps to dissipate heat faster, so it's gonna help prevent premature brake pad wear. And these do have a high quality automotive brake construction, so they are gonna be long lasting.
Your brake pads will wear down over time, so you'll have to replace those, but that's a pretty straightforward replacement. You're not gonna have all the little springs and things that you have with your drum brakes, so it's going to be a lot less maintenance overall. Now, one caveat with upgrading from your drum brakes to disc brakes is that disc brakes do require a higher line pressure than your drum brakes. So, you are gonna need to make sure you've got a hydraulic brake actuator and brake lines that are rated for 1500 PSI or above, and that's gonna be kind of rare for your trailers that are set up for drum brakes, and so, there'll be quite a bit to do to switch all that out. Obviously, your hydraulic brake actuator and your brake lines don't come with this kit. We do sell them separately here at etrailer.com. So, if you need them you can find 'em here, but this kit is only going to provide you the two docker mat plated cast iron hub and rotor assemblies with the eight pre-installed nine 16th inch wheel bolts on each. You're also going to get the 16 nine, 16th inch zinc plated steel lug nuts to hold your wheel in place. You'll get the two e-coded cast iron calipers, as well as the two dacromet plated ductile iron caliper mounting brackets here. And you can see these do have the four-bolt brake flange configuration, so they are gonna be very easy to get mounted on your axle. I do wanna point out that I've got these mounted on top just for display purposes. When you actually go to install these, they are gonna be mounted on the side. That side support design puts all the weight on the mounting bracket instead of on your bolts, so it helps your bolts last longer. You're also going to get four of these stainless steel caliper mounting bolts to get everything put together. On the inside here we do have our inner and our outer race and that are pre-installed. And so, those are going to be sitting there ready for you to put your inner and outer bearings in, make sure everything's rotating smoothly for you. This kit is lubricated with oil, so you're gonna get your two oil seals for the inside, your two oil caps for the outside, as well as one eight ounce bottle of synthetic bearing oil to keep everything lubricated and moving smoothly for you. So, like I said, this is gonna be a great upgrade if you are wanting to switch from drum brakes to disc brakes or if you're just wanting to upgrade the finish on your disc brakes these are gonna do a really good job for you. So, that completes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching.
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