How to Pick Out Replacement Pistons for Trailer Disc Brake Calipers

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Looking for pistons for a mission trailer S Series

asked by: Jimmy

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I attached a link to a page that has all of the replacement pistons we have for the disc brake kits we have like the part # BP18-065 which is for 10 and 12k Dexter disc brake kits.

Check out the link and select your axle capacity and brand from the filters and the correct pistons will be listed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Caliper Rebuild Kit for AL-KO/Hayes Disc Brakes - 10,000 lbs and 12,000 lbs part #BP18-080 only comes with what you see in the photos which are two o-rings for the pistons.

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Yes we do, for your AL-KO 10k axles the correct caliper for the left hand side of your trailer would be the #BP18-050. For the right hand side the part number is #BP18-060. For replacement pads you would want the Disc Brake Pads part #BP04-400.

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Though I am not aware of a retrofit for your Hayes 10,000 pounds axle brake parts, we do actually have direct replacements. I have the left and right side calipers as well as the brake pads listed below. Redline AL-KO/Hayes Disc Brake Caliper -10,000…

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If you're comparing the same load range tire, the ST235/80-16 will always have a thicker, stronger sidewall specifically designed for the vertical load it'll need to contend with for trailer use. The LT tire is designed for a light truck…

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Disc brakes are constantly dragging on the rotor although with minimal drag when you aren't hitting the brakes or in this case applying pressure to the coupler to engage the pad pressure. They will run hotter than the non-braking hubs for sure.…

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The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

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Answer 10

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 11

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached. The option I would recommend is the part #TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on…

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