Recommended Brake Kit to Change From Drum to Disc Brakes on a EZ-Loader 3,500 Pound Tandem Trailer
Question:
I have a ez-loader 3500lbs tandem trailer. That have drum brakes and oil bath hubs. Looking at changing to disc brakes but I still like the oil bath hubs. First what would be recommended system to replace my drum brake system and can I still get the oil bath hubs with the system. I use the trailer in both salt and fresh water.
asked by: Dan K
Expert Reply:
I will still need to know:
-Bolt pattern of existing hubs (so they match your existing wheels).
-Wheel diameter (last number mentioned in your tire size).
-Bearing/Seal numbers. See the diagram I included. Would need measurements only if the numbers are not available and using a digital caliper is a must.
-Type of brake mounting flange. If you don't have a brake mounting flange, the most popular is the square, four bolt pattern.
The Titan # T4843300 kit will work with tandem 3500 pound axles, with # L68149 inner and # L44649 outer bearings and the grease seals # RG06-050. It's compatible with 13-15 inch wheels.
I also recommend the Kodiak XL ProLube kit # XLPROLUBE1980KIT (fits 1.98 inch hubs and seal for 1.72 inch spindle) as it will convert your trailer from grease to oil with your existing hubs. I still suggest using grease along with the bearing protectors included with the ProLube kit. You will still get the oil bath and each wheel will hold 2 ounces.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
- Race L68111
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 2
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Seals
- Grease Seals - Double Lip
- 1.719 Inch I.D.
- 2.565 Inch O.D.
- etrailer
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Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for 3500-lb Axles
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Oil Cap
- 1.98 Inch
- Kodiak
more information >
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