Are 4 Bolt and 5 Bolt Trailer Brake Flanges Cross-Compatible for Disc Brakes
Question:
My current axles have the 5 hole mounting flange, but I am looking to replace them with the 4 bolt mounting flange as this seems to be more commonly used. Im looking to purchase the Kodiak SS brake kits you offer an they mentioned they are for the 5 hole mountings system. Will they fit both the 4 hole and 5 hole mounting system?
asked by: Chris P
Expert Reply:
The 4 bolt brake mounting flanges are used on axles up to 3,500 lbs. If the axle is any larger then it will likely use a 5 bolt flange. There is one exception to this which is select 4,400 lb axles. That said, you cannot use 4 bolt brakes with 5 bolt flanges or vice versa.
In order to choose the correct disc brake kit you'll need to know the axle capacity. The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit part # K2R526D for example is for 5,200 lb axles. I have attached a full list of options below.
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Marine Grade
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Rotor
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- Kodiak
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