Repair Kit Recommendation for a Kodiak 250 Caliper

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I am looking for a repair kit for a Kodiak #250 brake caliper the plunger sticks - 13

asked by: Dan B

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The repair kit you need for the Kodiak 250 caliper is the part # KDBC250KIT.

This disc brake caliper rebuild kit allows you to rebuild 1 Kodiak Model 250 stainless steel or Dacromet-plated brake caliper for 7,000-lb to 8,000 lb trailer brakes. Requires 5/16" Allen wrench or 1/2" hex tool for installation.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Dust boot seal installs for brake calipers can be a real pain, but you slide the dust cover down to the bottom of the piston with the bottom flange hanging off just enough to start it in the groove cut in the caliper. Once in place you just slide the…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Kodiak regarding the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit #KDBC225KIT that you recently purchased. Before installing the rubber sleeve bushings, he recommends placing them in some warm water in order to soften the rubber.…

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Answer 3

I recommend the Kodiak Synthetic Bearing Oil for Oil Bath Hubs - 8 oz Bottle #XLPROLUBE. It is a 90 weight synthetic oil. Dexter bought out Kodiak so this meets their specifications. I've also attached a photo of Dexter's recommended Oil…

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Answer 4

Wiring connections for the Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator are as follows. Yellow - Cold side of breakaway switch, The wire that goes hot when a breakaway occurs. Black - Positive connection on breakaway switch, The wire that charges the…

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Answer 5

If you disconnect the trailer connector when backing up do the brakes still lock up? What I bet is happening is that your trailer reverse light circuit is shorting out to the brake output circuit which is causing the brakes to apply every time you…

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Answer 6

Are you certain that you have the 6-way connector, like part #PK12720 with the 6 round pins? Or do you have the 7-way connector like part #PK11893 that features 6 blade-type pins with one connector in the center? The two can sometimes be confused.…

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I wasn't able to find any confirmation that the dust boot and seal included in the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit #KDBC225KIT were a compatible fit for a Tie Down 46304 caliper, but I did measure them so that if you wanted to check the…

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Answer 8

The side of the Silicone Dust Boot #K225BSSI, that comes with the Rebuild Kit #KDBC225KIT, with the design on the outside ring needs to face in towards the piston while the other side should face the brake pad. I have attached a photo to demonstrate…

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Answer 9

We do not have a Kodiak disc brake caliper cross reference to automotive calipers but for the brake pads there are cross referenced parts. If you refer to the linked image you'll see a partial list of cross-compatibility of brake shoes for GM…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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