Ideal for saltwater boat trailers, these disc brakes offer a safe ride. Short stopping distances and consistent braking keep your trailer from pushing and pulling. Includes inner (25580) and outer (02475) bearings and 9/16" bolts.
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The DeeMaxx Difference
When brakes retain heat, they are more likely to experience brake fade, or loss of braking power. DeeMaxx addresses this problem by incorporating drainage holes in the hat section of each rotor to provide even more ventilation than other brands. Combining these holes with the conventional venting design allows DeeMaxx brakes to disperse heat faster. They're also able to shed moisture better, leading to less internal corrosion. The result is cooler-running, longer-lasting brakes that offer consistent performance.
DeeMaxx brakes are the only trailer brakes to satisfactorily pass the high standards of the SAE J2681 brake test. This test is designed to evaluate the friction performance of automotive brakes, so DeeMaxx's passing grade should tell you just how well made these products are.
The patented design of the caliper mounting bolt and sleeve makes installation easier while ensuring that the sleeves stay in place within the caliper. In addition, the side-support design of the caliper mounting bracket puts all of the weight on the bracket instead of on the bolts. This reduces premature wear and extends the life of the bolts, further ensuring optimal performance.
DeeMaxx brakes perform well even in the most demanding environments, which is one of the many reasons why they are preferred by law enforcement agencies like the Texas State Patrol, U.S. Border Patrol, and U.S. Coast Guard.
Perfect for Boat Trailers
If you live in a coastal area, or a climate with a lot of snow, slush, and road salt, these brakes are for you. The simple truth is that salt can be highly corrosive to metal when exposure lasts for an extended period of time. So, the more you tow around it, the more you need to protect your trailer from it.
The Maxx coating on the rotors and brackets in this kit helps to ensure that DeeMaxx brakes don't end up looking like the one pictured above. It offers great corrosion protection, even with occasional use in saltwater. Rust-resistant coatings are graded according to a salt spray rating. Basically, this rating shows the amount of time it takes for a material to show signs of corrosion when exposed to pure, continuous salt spray. Zinc plating typically begins to deteriorate after about 100 hours. Dacromet usually lasts for around 300 to 400 hours. DeeMaxx's Maxx coating lasts for more than 1,000 hours in the salt spray test.
The environment this test creates is much harsher than anything you'll ever experience in your journeys, but it provides a testament to how well DeeMaxx brakes resist rust and corrosion.
This particular kit not only features the premier Maxx coating, but it also includes calipers made of stainless steel. And you can't get better than stainless when it comes to corrosion resistance. So if you sometimes launch your boat in saltwater, or if you live way up north where salted roads are the norm for a chunk of the year, you'll get the protection you need with this kit.
Get a Safer, More Comfortable Ride
Say goodbye to the days of your truck being pushed and pulled by your trailer. Disc brakes provide a safer, more comfortable ride than drum brakes. They offer shorter stopping distances and deliver consistent braking - even at highway speeds. So, you won't have to worry about things crashing around in your trailer or camper next time you reach unexpected traffic on the highway or debate if you can actually stop before that yellow light turns red.
Save Time and Money
More and more people are switching their trailers over to disc brakes. Not only do disc brakes provide more controlled braking than drum brakes, but they also save you money by having fewer parts to maintain.
Unlike drum brakes, which have springs, magnets, and shoes that may need to be continually adjusted or replaced, disc brakes are virtually maintenance-free. There are no springs, cables, or other little components that you'll need to worry about failing.
The brake pads will naturally wear down, so eventually you'll have to replace them. But these pads are also way easier to replace than drum brake shoes. And the caliper - where the pads are housed - is located on the outside of the brake assembly. This means you just have to remove that one part to replace the brake pads rather than having to remove the entire assembly like you would with drum brakes.
This particular kit can save you time and money over other disc brakes on the market as well. A slip-on rotor may be easier to install initially, but water can find its way between the rotor and your existing hub, causing uneven rotor wear or runout. With a 1-piece hub-and-rotor assembly, water and debris can't get in to cause any corrosion or contamination.
DeeMaxx also has simple instructions for bleeding the brakes laser-etched on the back of the calipers. This convenient time saver means you'll always have the guidance you need on hand when the time comes for maintenance.
Determining the Bolt Pattern
If you want to remount your existing wheels after installing these brakes, you'll need a kit that offers the same bolt pattern. To determine the bolt pattern, count the number of bolt holes (or lug nuts) on your trailer's wheel. This will give you the first number in the pattern. To find the second number, just measure the distance between a bolt hole and the bolt hole across from it.
For example, on wheels with an even number of bolt holes: 6 on 5-1/2" means 6 bolt holes with 5-1/2" from the center of 1 hole to the center of the hole across from it.
And with an odd number of bolt holes: 5 on 4-1/2" means 5 bolt holes with 4-1/2" from the center of 1 hole to the farthest edge of one of the 2 farthest bolt holes.
If you want to remount your existing wheels after installing these brakes, you'll need a kit that offers the same bolt pattern. To determine the bolt pattern, count the number of bolt holes (or lug nuts) on your trailer's wheel. This will give you the first number in the pattern. To find the second number, just measure the distance between a bolt hole and the bolt hole across from it.
For example on wheels with an even number of bolt holes: 6 on 5-1/2" means 6 bolt holes with 5-1/2" from the center of 1 hole to the center of the hole across from it.
And with an odd number of bolt holes: 5 on 4-1/2" means 5 bolt holes with 4-1/2" from the center of 1 hole to the farthest edge of one of the 2 farthest bolt holes.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello, everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at the DeeMaxx 13 inch Hub and Rotor Assembly Kit with the 8 on 6 1/2 inch bolt pattern. Has the 9/16 inch studs for 8,000 pound axles, and it has a Maxx Coating and stainless steel coating on the calipers. Now, this kit here will let you upgrade your trailer from drum to disc brakes for superior performance. It will include everything laid out here on the table. We're gonna go through all the pieces.
We're gonna start with the hub and rotor assemblies. It gives you two Maxx-Coated cast iron hub rotor assemblies with the pre-installed bearing races already in them. Comes with the two inner bearings, the two outer bearings, the two grease seals. Over here, we got the two easy-lube grease caps, and it includes the lug nuts. There's 16 of the 9/16 by 18 size lug nuts.
Now, we mentioned the calipers. They are stainless steel calipers with the brake pads and stainless steel installation bolts, and over here, we have the caliper mounting brackets, which also have a Maxx Coating on them. Now, this kit will also require a hydraulic brake actuator that's rated at 1,500 PSI or above, and brake lines to activate your brakes. Those items we do sell separately. Now, this kit is excellent for occasional use in salt water or areas with a lot of snow, slush and road salt.
We mentioned the Maxx Coat finish, which is on the hub and rotors and the caliper brackets. They all have a salt spray rating of over 1,000 hours. We mentioned the calipers are stainless steel, they are rust-proof. What's nice on the hub and rotors, if I turn it here, you'll be able to see these holes running around the whole circumference. These are drainage holes in the hat section here, and that allows water in there to drain easily, further minimizing any corrosion.
Now, this kit will offer dramatically shorter stopping distances and nice, smooth, controlled braking. They do use ceramic pads. Wanted to zoom in on one of the calipers here to show you. The ceramic pads will increase stopping power. The piston in there that activates is a 2 1/4 inch diameter stainless steel piston. Provides fast, responsive braking, and it requires minimal maintenance, saving you time and money. Also, what's nice is if I turn this, you might be able to see. It's a little hard to see, but they do etch on the outside here. There's laser-etched instructions on the caliper to take the guesswork out of installing 'em and how to bleed the brakes. Now, back to the hub and rotors. They are a one-piece hub and rotor assembly, so that reduces the chance of uneven rotor wear. They do offer a vented design on 'em. Again, if you look right here, you'll be able to see the vents that go all the way around. This will dissipate heat faster, prevents any premature brake pad wear. Now, the fit on this again, this will fit the Dexter 8,000 pound axles with the number 42 spindle. It does use wheel sizes 16 inches and larger. We mentioned the bolt pattern, 8 on 6 1/2 inches. A wheel stud diameter of 9/16 inch, so it'll accept the included 9/16 lug nuts. Rotor diameter, 13 inches. And I wanted to mention this is designed to fit on a four-bolt brake flange configuration. If you look at the caliper mounting brackets, you'll see the four holes, so this will bolt to your four-bolt flange on your axle. But that should do it for a review on the DeeMaxx 13 inch Hub and Rotor Assembly Kit with the 8 on 6/12 inch bolt pattern, with the 9/16 inch studs for 8,000 pound axles.
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