Converting from Electric to Hydraulic Disc Brakes on 2019 Big Tex Trailer With 12,000 Pound Axles
Question:
I Have a 2019 BIG TEX trailer tandem 12k axel with ramps and electric brakes what kit do i need to convert to hydraulic disc brakes
asked by: Haroldo R
Expert Reply:
The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2R1058D11E is for 9,000-10,000 lb Dexter axles. Assuming you have a standard duty Dexter or Lippert 12,000 lb axle, the correct kit would be the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 11" Rotor - 8 on 6.5 - Raw Finish - Leaf Spring - 12K - Dexter/Lippert # K2R1258L12. This kit fits an idler hub assembly like the # 8-214-8UC1. You will need to verify which axles you have in order to make sure this will work, it is not for use with 12K HD axles.
In addition to the disc brake kit, you will also need the HydraStar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 25' # HS496-252 and a breakaway kit like the Bright Way # 3802308.
Since you already have a brake controller for your electric brakes, the only other thing you will need is an electric over hydraulic brake actuator. I recommend the HydraStar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi # HS381-8067.
I have attached some review and installation videos for your reference. I also included a helpful article on adding electric over hydraulic disc brakes chat you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 1-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- LED Tester
- 1 Amp Charger
- Battery Included
- 5 Ah
- Bright Way
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Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 12,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Oil Bath
- 3984
- 28682
- For 12000 lbs Axles
- 5/8 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Hydrastar Vented Marine 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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Hydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 25' Long, 3/16" Main Line
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 25 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Steel Line and Flexible Hose
- Brake Line Kits
- Tandem Axle
- Hydrastar
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 11" Rotor - 8 on 6.5 - E-Coat - Leaf Spring - 12K - Dexter/Lippert
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Standard Grade
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Rotor
- 12000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Kodiak
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 11" Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat Finish - Leaf Spring - 10,000-lb Dexter
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Standard Grade
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Rotor
- 10000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- Kodiak
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