Parts Needed to Convert Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes on 1998 Pacific Boat Trailer
Question:
I have a 1998 2-axle Pacific boat trailer model G25TW5-10 that I would like to convert to disc brakes. I use it mostly in salt water. Both axles currently have 12inch drum brakes. The backing plates have 5 bolts to the axle. The wheels have 6 lugs, tires are 8.75R16.5LT load range E 10 ply. What is your suggestion?
asked by: John L
Expert Reply:
In order to convert the drum brakes on your Pacific boat trailer to disc brake assemblies, you will need new brake and hub/rotor assemblies that use the same bearing set, a new actuator (as a drum brake actuator has a lower pressure rating than what is needed for disc brakes) and a brake line kit. I have attached a great article that explains each item you will need in detail in order to make this conversion.
For example, the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2HR526D includes 2 corrosion-resistant hub-and-rotor-assemblies, calipers and mounting brackets for 5,200 to 6,000 pound axles. It uses the # 25580 inner bearing and # 15123 outer bearing. It does have a 5 bolt brake flange configuration. If this matches your existing bearings and the axle capacity, this set will work well. The Dacromet coating on these assemblies will provide them with superior corrosion resistance for saltwater use.
I have attached a link that will take you to our available selection of surge brake actuators for disc brakes that you can also look through.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
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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
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- 9000 lbs Axle
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Hub/Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs
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- 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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