How to Determine Correct Replacement Disc Brake Rotor & Calipers For 5,000 lb Square Axle
Question:
Hello, Do you have replacement disc calipers and rotors for a Trail Rite Tri-Axle Trailer. It has a 13062lb carrying capacity on three 5000lb axles with square flanges. Thnx!
asked by: Fraser C
Helpful Expert Reply:
Thank you for the photo, that was helpful, and while there are no specific replacement parts for your trailer, there may be an option that will work. I say "may" because there aren't brake kits for 5,000 lb axles, and I'm not quite sure what the dimensions are of your brake mounting flange.
If that flange has holes spaced 2-7/8 inches apart on center, and your hub has a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern, then you can add a rotor and caliper brake kit for 3,500 lb axles, the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 # K2R35DKG.
If you aren't sure what your wheel bolt pattern is, I have added a link below to a help article which tells you how to determine it.
Should your hub be larger, with a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern, then you would need to have new mounting flanges welded on, the 5-bolt Brake Mounting Flange # 4-44-1.
This would allow you to mount the rotor and caliper kit rated for 5,200 to 6,000 lb axles, the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 # K2R526D.
I have added some links below to video reviews and an install of the latter kit for you to check out as well.
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Brake Mounting Flange for 3" Round Axle
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet and KodaGuard - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
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- Marine Grade
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs
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- Marine Grade
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
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- 6000 lbs Axle
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- 16 Inch Wheel
- Kodiak
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