Differences Between Combined Hub & Rotor and Separate Hub & Rotor Brakes
Question:
I have a tandem axle Loadmaster boat trailer with 5200lb torsion axles. It had Kodiak disc brakes on the front axle but the previous owner removed them and put just a plain hub on that axle. How do I tell if I should use a separate hub and rotor or an all in one hub/rotor?
asked by: Andy
Expert Reply:
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 assembly.
As long as the idler hub you have on your trailer now has a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern, then I recommend using the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit part # K2R526D. If you already have the calipers and mounting brackets then you can use part # KR12D to replace the rotors.
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Kodiak 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs
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- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
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- 6000 lbs
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs
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- Marine Grade
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
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- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
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