Disc Brake Availability for 10,000 lb Dexter Torsion Axles

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I need to replace the complete brake assemblies on 10000 lb. heavy duty Dexter axles with rubber torsion suspension. This is on a 2015 Wilson livestock trailer with 17.5 wheels which currently has electric over hydraulic drum brakes. Is there a conversion kit to disc brakes and what would the price be. Thank you

asked by: Stuart B

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The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2R1058D13 looks like it is exactly what you are needing.

It is compatible with 10,000 lbs Dexter torsion axles, 17-1/2 inch wheels, and a hydraulic system. It does require a psi rating of 1,500 so as long as your EOH actuator can give that much output this is a viable option.

To finish confirming that this kit will work great for your application you will just need to make sure that you have a 7 bolt brake mounting flange location and that your current wheels use an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern.

Since you have a hub and drum assembly you will also need a new hub that is compatible with a rotor. We have a few different assemblies that you can choose from. Part # 8-288-3UC1 comes with inner bearing # 387A and outer bearing # 25580, part # 8-214-5UC1 comes with inner bearing # 395S and outer bearing # 387A. Part # 8-214-5 is just the hub itself and requires inner bearing # 395S, outer bearing # 387A, oil seal # 10-56, and lug nuts # 6-109 which are sold separately.

I have attached a review video for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The correct oil seal for a Dexter 10k trailer axle is the part #10-56 that you referenced.

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Answer 2

We have a brake kit that will work for your 10,000 lb axles. I recommend using #AKEBRK-10. I have provided a link below for the bearings and races we have available for 10,000 lb axles. You can measure the dimensions of yours and compare them to what…

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Answer 3

For Dexter 12k oil bath hubs we have the seal part #10-56 which would be exactly what you are looking for.

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Answer 4

Yes and no. The first thing to note is that the etrailer brake kit you were looking at is part #AKEBRK-6 and is just a regular brake kit while the Dexter Axle kit you were looking at is part #23-464-465 which is their Nev-R-Adjust kit that adjusts…

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Answer 5

It looks like you recently purchased some Kodiak Wheel Bolts #K58WB316 and 5/8" flange nuts #95188 from us, so thank you for being a loyal customer! What you'll want to torque those to will depend on the construction of your wheels and the…

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Answer 6

To find the correct electric trailer brake assembly for your 10k or 12k axle, you need to know what brake mounting flange bolt pattern you have, and the inside diameter and depth of your drum. The only option for 10k and 12k axles we have are from…

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Answer 7

Though we do not sell complete conversion kits with all the necessary parts to convert to disc brakes, we do have all the parts to put it together for your 10,000 pound Dexter axle we have a couple options. The first option is the Kodiak Disc Brake…

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Answer 8

We do have a disc brake kit that is compatible with the Dexter Axle Oil Hub for 9,000-lb - 10,000-lb General Duty Axles #008-430-03 and for Dexter general-duty axles manufactured after May 2013. This disc brake kit is for spring axles only (which…

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Answer 9

Thank you so much for that information, and we can get you everything you need to convert to a disc brake set up for your 10k Dexter axles. While there isn't a single kit, we do have all of the parts you need, and let's start with the brake…

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Answer 10

The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit part #K2R1058D11 Dexter 10 rated axles. They will need to be 8-288, 2 piece hub built from Feb. 1990 to Aug. 2009. Yours fits the age range so theres a strong chance this is the right kit.

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Answer 11

I reached out to Dexter and found that your axle is a 10,000 lb general duty axle. The correct inner bearing and race is the #387A and #382A, the correct outer bearing and race is the #25580 and #25520. For a replacement seal you want the #10-51. For…

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Answer 12

The G78-14 trailer tire that you have converts to a ST205/75-14 tire in today's trailer tire sizes. A trailer tire like the Kenda Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D, #AM10235, is the tire I recommend for replacing your current…

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Disc Brake Availability for 10,000 lb Dexter Torsion Axles

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