Converting Trailer from Drum Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes to Disc
Question:
5200 lb axles with 14inch rims. Going from drum too disc, 6/5.5 I have 12inch drum brakes now.
asked by: Loren P
Expert Reply:
I attached a help article that covers adding disc brakes to a trailer for you to check out but basically you are going to need to swap out your hub/rotors and also swap out the drum brake actuator you have with one designed for disc brakes as they require a higher psi.
So for a Dacromet coated disc brake kit that is confirmed as a fit for your 5,200 lb axles you'd want the # K2HR526D but you are going to have to also upgrade you wheels and tire to a 15 inch setup since none of the disc brake kits we offer for your axle capacity can fit behind a 14 inch wheel. For that the most popular options is the Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Silver Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range E # LHAW124 as it is priced great, comes with a tire rated for 75 mph, and the wheel is powder coated to protect the finish.
Then for a disc brake actuator the best option is the Hydrastar Actuator part # HBA16 as it is the most reliable and fastest reacting option we carry.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1600 psi
- Disc Brakes
- Hydrastar
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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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Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Silver Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- L - 75 mph
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Westlake
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Dexter BrakeRite II Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Kit - Vented - 1,500 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Dexter
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