Review of Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit - KDBC225KIT Video

When you bleed the brakes on your trailer after installing the Kodiak Calipers #KDBC225DAC, you will want to start with the brake that is furthest away from the actuator. Of the two bleeder valves, you will want to use the bleeder valve that is on…

The DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE82FR comes with 2 Slip-on rotors, calipers and brackets for one axle. The slip on rotors are for a 6 on 5-1/2" idler hubs and the mounting brackets fit on a 5 bolt brake flange.

You can still bleed the trailer brakes without a compatible brake controller. But you cannot use the Primus brake controller because it will not work sufficiently enough to properly bleed the trailer brakes. What you will need to do is use a 12…

We do sell the caliper but it will come with pads included. I have three options for you listed below depending on your trailer's application: Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper - Dacromet - 3,500lbs to 6,000lbs #KDBC225DAC. - Dacromet plating provides…

I spoke with my contact at Kodiak regarding the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit #KDBC225KIT that you recently purchased. Before installing the rubber sleeve bushings, he recommends placing them in some warm water in order to soften the rubber.…

Yes, you can weld on the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K item #DX56FR you referenced. You will want to make sure you remove the zinc coating and get down to the bare metal. I have…

The majority of brake line installations we do in our shop match the first method you have in the photo, labeled "Branch". We also prefer to use rubber hoses as they are easier to work with and there won't be an issue if you end up with…

With the Hydrastar Actuators like the #HBA16 the correct brake fluid is DOT 3 or DOT 4. Do not mix the two though.

I spoke with my contact at Kodiak and was able to confirm that the Disc Brake Caliper - Stainless Steel #KDBC225S will work perfectly with your existing Kodiak 225 Series with 12 inch rotors. He also stated that you can use your existing bolts…

The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2R526DS will come with Dacromet coated slip on rotors and caliper mounting brackets. The calipers/pads are stainless steel. The product video linked below will show the correct parts and thank you for pointing out the…

To get the best braking power for your boat trailer you would want to have disc brakes on both axles. If you happen to be limited to one axle then you would want the rear outfitted. With a 5,000lb boat you likely have two 3,500lb torsion axles. The…

The only real difference between using an integrated hub/rotor combo and a separate hub and rotor combo is that if something happens to the rotor and or hub on the separate hub/rotor, you can just replace the damaged component and not the entire…