Parts Needed to Add Trailer Brakes To a Trailer with No Existing Braking System Installed on It
Question:
does this kit have every thing i need to install brakes on a trailer that does not have any?
asked by: G.c. R
Expert Reply:
You will need a number of other items to install disc brakes on a trailer that does not have any braking system installed on it.
The first thing you will need to do is determine the inner and outer bearing and seal part numbers on your trailer.
You will also need to make sure your axle has a brake mounting flange and the bolt pattern of the mounting flange. Finally, the bolt pattern of the wheels on your trailer will be needed.
With these part numbers we can determine the correct hub/rotor assembly for your axle. You will then need a hydraulic brake actuator like the Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator, item # 099-175-20, and a brake line kit.
If the bearings on your axle are # 25580 inner, and # 15123 outer, your wheel bolt pattern is 6 on 5-1/2 inches, and you have a 5 bolt pattern brake mounting flange on the axle, the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit, item # K2HR526D, that you referenced would be the correct kit for use with the above mentioned items.
If the axle on your trailer is a 3,500 lb axle we have several complete kits for installing disc brakes on the axle if it has a 4 bolt pattern brake mounting flange, see link.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Disc Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Disc Brakes
- Electric Lockout
- Dexter
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 15123
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.250 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 15123
- Race 15245
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 25580
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.750 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 25580
- Race 25520
- 10000 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 9000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
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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