Is Larger Diameter Brake Line Required when Switching from Drum to Disc Trailer Brakes
Question:
will my new 12in disc brake calipers require a 1/4 inch brake line? i have 3/16on my trlr now and i have bought the disc brake master cyl from you and feel i should probably go to 1/4 lines to compensate for disc brakes. please advise .
asked by: Jeff V
Helpful Expert Reply:
You would only need to switch to a larger diameter brake line if the braking response was slow. You can go to a larger line if you wanted but it won't be necessary. We have 1/4 line kits such as # HS496-251 for single axle trailers, # HS496-252 for tandem axle trailers, or # HS496-253 for triple axle trailers.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Single Axle - 25' Long, 1/4" Main Line
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 25 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Steel Line and Flexible Hose
- Brake Line Kits
- Single Axle
- Hydrastar
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Hydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 25' Long, 3/16" Main Line
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 25 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Steel Line and Flexible Hose
- Brake Line Kits
- Tandem Axle
- Hydrastar
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Hydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Triple Axle - 25' Long, 3/16" Main Line
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 25 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Steel Line and Flexible Hose
- Brake Line Kits
- Triple Axle
- Hydrastar
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Hub/Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- LH
- RH
- 5200 lbs
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- 6 on 5-1/2
- Hub and Rotor Assembly
- Kodiak
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