Recommended Trailer Brake Conversion to Oil Bath Disc Brakes
Question:
Hello, I have a 7K axle with #42 spindle with grease bearings and an electric brake drum assembly. I want to convert this axle to an oil bath hub with kodiak slip over disc brakes. I would like to use my existing wheel bearings if possible as they are brand new. Can you please confirm that using Hub assembly 008-399-93 and disc brake kit K2R79 would work for this application. I will also need a hydraulic brake actuator and a hydraulic brake line kit. Can you please recommend products for this. Also is their a complete axle setup like this already made that may cheaper to buy than trying to convert mine? Thank You,
asked by: Bradley B
Expert Reply:
To convert your 7K #42 axle from drum brakes to hydraulic disk brakes with wet bearings I recommend the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers - 13" Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - 7K # HSE7K-T1. The 10-10 Grease or Oil Double-Lip Seals - Qty 2 # RG06-090 will work with the Oil Cap Kit - 21-40 # RG04-260.
This is the best option for your conversion.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hydrastar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers - 13" Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Marine Grade
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Hub and Rotor
- 1/2 Inch Studs
- 7000 lbs Axle
- Hydrastar
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10-10 Grease or Oil Double-Lip Seals - Qty 2
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Seals
- Grease Seals - Double Lip
- 2.125 Inch I.D.
- 3.376 Inch O.D.
- TruRyde
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Dexter Trailer Hub - Oil - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat - 5/8" Bolts - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Oil Bath
- 25580
- 02475
- For 8000 lbs Axles
- 5/8 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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