Swapping from drums to discs can completely change how your trailer feels behind you. This DeeMaxx 13" disc brake kit includes two integral hub-and-rotor assemblies rated for 8,000-lb axles with a #42 spindle and 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern. Stainless steel calipers and ceramic pads give solid, smooth braking that stays consistent, even at highway speeds. You’ll notice the difference right away in how steady and confident your stops feel.
Saltwater, slush, and road salt destroy ordinary brakes fast. These DeeMaxx hub-rotors and brackets are coated with Maxx Coat, a finish proven to last more than 1,000 hours in salt spray testing—far beyond zinc or Dacromet coatings. The calipers are full stainless steel, and drainage holes in the hat section let water escape quickly to prevent trapped moisture. Whether you tow through winter or launch in saltwater occasionally, this setup keeps corrosion in check.
Heavy braking builds heat fast, which can lead to fade or uneven wear. DeeMaxx uses a one-piece vented hub-and-rotor design that sheds heat quickly and prevents debris from working into the rotor seam. The result is cooler running brakes that hold their performance longer and deliver steady stops on long grades or in traffic.
This kit is built to make installation straightforward. Each caliper has laser-etched bleeding instructions right on the housing, so you always have guidance at hand when servicing. The one-piece hub-and-rotor assemblies come prepped with inner (25580) and outer (02475) bearings, races, grease seals, grease caps, wheel bolts, and stainless steel lug nuts—just bolt them on and connect to a hydraulic actuator rated at 1,500 psi or higher.
Every part of this DeeMaxx system uses automotive-grade materials built for long life under heavy use. From the stainless piston to the precision-machined hub surfaces, each detail supports reliable braking performance season after season. It’s all backed by a 7-year warranty for added confidence over the long haul.
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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