Converting Boat Trailer Brakes From Surge Drum Brakes To Surge Disc Brakes
Question:
I have a tandem axle boat trailer that has drum brakes which stopped working on both axles. Im converting to disc brakes but it seems like the only option it gives me for a full kit is one with hydraulic-electric brakes. I have a 5 on 4 1/2 and I dont have an option for that. If I put disc brakes on both axles do I have to double my order or is there a full kit for tandem axles that use the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout? Thanks.
asked by: Jeremy C
Expert Reply:
If you are looking to use your Demco brake actuator you need to make sure it is compatible with disk brakes. Some actuators will only work with drum brakes because drum brakes do not require as much "pound per square inch" of fluid as a disk brake set up does. If it does not then you have to replace the actuator. I recommend Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Disc Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs
Item # 099-175-20. It is a bolt on application with the reverse lockout feature, 700 lb max tongue weight, fits a 2" ball and mounts on a 3" wide channel tongue. Unfortunately we do not offer a kit that is set up without the electric over hydraulic. You have to obtain the brake kits for each axle. As long as your hydraulic lines are not damaged you should only need to add the disk brakes kit to each side of the axle and connect your current lines to them.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet and KodaGuard - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Marine Grade
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Rotor
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Kodiak
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Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Disc Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Disc Brakes
- Electric Lockout
- Dexter
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