Does Kodiak Flexible Brake Line Kit Work with DeeMax Disc Brake Kit

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Hello, I’m planning to replace my drum brakes to disk brakes. I just wanted to know if the brake kit and brake line kit are compatible. Also any other parts I might need. Deemax disc brake kit DE62FR Kodiak brake line kit 1851-BLLIT Thanks Dixie

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Hey Dixie, yes the Kodiak disc brake line kit part # 18SI-BLKIT is perfectly compatible with the DeeMax Disc Brake Kit part # DE62FR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Dixie D.

6/19/2024

Hey Jameson, thanks for responding back to my questions.

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Jameson C.

6/19/2024

@DixieD Glad to help!

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Answer 1

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 2

You can convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system. To do this, you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend looking at the Carlisle HydraStar…

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Hey Dixie, yes the Kodiak disc brake line kit part #18SI-BLKIT is perfectly compatible with the DeeMax Disc Brake Kit part #DE62FR.

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Answer 4

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 5

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 6

First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…

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Answer 7

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 8

In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as the…

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Answer 9

The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 12

Thanks for the information and photo, Kenneth! It looks like your trailer is equipped with 3,500 lb axles so to replace your bearings and seals you need the kit #BK2-100, but it also looks like you have an older disc brake kit with a design that…

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