Troubleshooting One Disc Brake Dragging on Tandem Axle Set-up

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One of my disc brakes is dragging and running very hot. disc brakes put on about a year ago. Three other brakes working fine. Any suggestions?

asked by: Jerry

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It sounds to me like you have a bad caliper and it will need to be replaced. I have attached a link to our disc brake calipers for you. If you would like to send me an email with your axle capacity and the manufacturer of your brakes, I would be happy to make a specific recommendation for you.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Parts #K2HR35D and #K2R35D accomplish the same thing and have the same ratings but they fit differently applications. If you take a look at the pictures I've attached, part #K2HR35D is a complete kit with hubs and rotors where part #K2R35D…

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Answer 2

The Kodiak 225 calipers #KDBC225S fit 3,500 lb 10 inch assemblies as well as 12 inch rotors up to 5,200 lbs. The 204 calipers fit 3,500 lb axles with 10 inch assemblies. The 225 calipers are more prominent than the 204 calipers but they are not…

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I spoke with my contact at Kodiak and he said that yes you can turn the disc brake hub/rotor to remove the rust and pits. Etched into the backside of the rotor there will be a minimum width clearance or minimum rotor thickness that you can turn to.

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For your 10 inch Kodiak disc brake setup that's going to see saltwater the best option would be the stainless steel replacements part #K225CPSS which are a confirmed fit. These are ceramic too which means minimal brake dust and they also…

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The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

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Answer 8

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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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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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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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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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 use…

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