Converting to Electric Over Hydraulic Disc Brakes on 2021 Diamond C Trailer

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I have a 2021 diamond c 32’ trailer with drum brakes, I need to convert to electric over hydraulic. I called e trailer and they said they don’t make a conversion for past 2009. But I read another qand a on your site that says otherwise. Can I get clarification please, the current brakes are 12.25x 3.35

asked by: Dennis D

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Expert Reply:

According to Dexter, the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2R1058D11E is compatible with your 10,000 lb Lippert axles. For idler hubs you can use the Dexter Oil Hub # 008-430-03.

From there you will need the Hydrastar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator w/ Line Kit # CAR-HBA16-2. This comes with the brake actuator as well as the hydraulic brake lines. If you don't already have a breakaway installed, I recommend the Bright Way # 3802308.

If you need a brake controller as well, you can use the # RED24FR along with the # 3064-P for installation if you have the tow package. The main unit installs out of sight with only the control knob visible in the cab. The wiring harness will plug directly into the tow port under the dash.

I have attached some review and installation videos for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Since we don't know for sure what you axle is I do recommend first contacting Dexter and to try and confirm exactly what kind of axle you have. If you haven't really looked at them I do recommend getting under the trailer and trying to find a…

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Answer 2

The Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper #KDBC2250E that you referenced comes with everything you see in the product pictures. Calipers, brake pads, guide bolts etc.

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Answer 3

The Kodiak Disc Brakes - 11" Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - Raw Finish - Leaf Spring - 10K Dexter and Lippert #K2R1058D11 are only designed to fit the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 9,000-lb to 10,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath #8-288-3UC1.…

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Answer 4

The part #K2R1058D11 is designed as a fit for only Dexter 8-288, 2 piece hub built from Feb. 1990 to Aug. 2009. If you can confirm that your hub is a Dexter 8-288 then this would work for you.

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Answer 5

Though we do not sell complete conversion kits with all the necessary parts to convert to disc brakes, we do have all the parts to put it together for your 10,000 pound Dexter axle we have a couple options. The first option is the Kodiak Disc Brake…

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Answer 6

The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit part #K2R1058D11 Dexter 10 rated axles. They will need to be 8-288, 2 piece hub built from Feb. 1990 to Aug. 2009. Yours fits the age range so theres a strong chance this is the right kit.

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Answer 7

I reached out to Dexter and found that your axle is a 10,000 lb general duty axle. The correct inner bearing and race is the #387A and #382A, the correct outer bearing and race is the #25580 and #25520. For a replacement seal you want the #10-51. For…

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Answer 8

Thank you so much for that information, and we can get you everything you need to convert to a disc brake set up for your 10k Dexter axles. While there isn't a single kit, we do have all of the parts you need, and let's start with the brake…

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Answer 9

Though we do have the Bearing Buddy #BB2441T-SS that is a direct replacement for Tie Down's Turbo Lube oil baths, this will require you changing over to grease instead of oil. With that said, we do also have the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit…

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Answer 10

You can go to a larger 10 inch tire and wheel as long as you have the wheel well and trailer frame clearance available for the larger size. We typically recommend at least 3 inches of space between the top of the tire tread and the top of the wheel…

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Answer 11

Instead of using the Hydraulic Brake Kit #AKFBBRK-35-D which requires using 14"-16" wheels you should use the Dexter Galphorite Free-Backing Hydraulic Trailer Brake Assembly Right #T4423400 and Left #T4423500. These will fit with your…

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