Recommended Conversion from Hubs with Drum to Oil Bath Disc Brakes on 8,000 lb Axle
Question:
Oil bath conversion Do you have a conversion kit for an 8000 pound axle to convert it from greasable to oil bath whats a Dexter axle and to convert to disc brakes from drum
asked by: BRIAN M
Expert Reply:
If you have a Dexter 8,000 lb axle then you can easily convert from drum brakes to disc brakes with the oil bath. I recommend the Dexter Disc Brake Kit - 12-1/4" Hub/Rotor - Oil - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat - 8,000 lbs # K71-635-91 which comes with the bearings and oil seal you need. Then I recommend the Kodiak Synthetic Bearing Oil for Oil Bath Hubs - 8 oz Bottle # XLPROLUBE.
If you currently have hydraulic drum brakes, then updating the master cylinder to the disc brake version is all that is needed. If you currently have electric brakes, then you will need the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Kit for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi # HBA16-252-82 which includes the brake lines. Then you will use the Hand Vacuum Pump Brake Bleeder # PTW87030 to make sure there is no air in the lines for proper function.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Kit for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1600 psi
- Disc Brakes
- Hydrastar
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Dexter Disc Brake Kit - 12-1/4" Hub/Rotor - Oil - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Standard Grade
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Hub and Rotor
- 9/16 Inch Studs
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Hand Vacuum Pump Brake Bleeder
- Automotive Tools
- Specialty Tools
- Brake Bleeder
- Performance Tool
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Kodiak Synthetic Bearing Oil for Oil Bath Hubs - 8 oz Bottle
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Oil
- Bearing Oil
- 8 oz
- Kodiak
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Oil Bath
- 25580
- 14125A
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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