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If your old drum setup is fading or dragging, these Kodiak 8" Dacromet-coated disc brakes are a serious step up. With a 3,500-lb axle capacity and a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern, they deliver smooth, consistent braking and shorter stopping distances. The large stainless steel piston and ceramic brake pads give quick, responsive performance that feels steady even at higher speeds.
Boat owners and anyone towing in wet or coastal conditions will appreciate the Dacromet finish. It resists rust and corrosion with a 300- to 400-hour salt spray rating—comparable to galvanized steel. Whether you tow through slush, rain, or saltwater, this coating keeps the hub-and-rotor assemblies, calipers, and brackets protected for long-term reliability.
Heat buildup can cause brake fade and uneven wear. This one-piece hub-and-rotor assembly eliminates gaps where water or debris could collect and uses a vented design to dissipate heat quickly. That means more consistent braking on long hauls and less pad wear over time.
Kodiak makes it easy to upgrade from drums with everything needed for one axle—two Dacromet hub-and-rotor assemblies with inner (L68149) and outer (L44649) bearings, races, grease seals, E-Z Lube caps, wheel bolts, and lug nuts. With fewer moving parts than drum brakes, these disc brakes require minimal upkeep and make pad replacement fast when it’s finally needed.
Each component is built for dependable performance using high-quality iron castings and stainless hardware. The caliper mounting bracket’s side-support design carries the load instead of the bolts, reducing stress on key parts. Paired with a hydraulic actuator rated at 1,500 psi or higher (sold separately), this kit delivers reliable braking that keeps your trailer stable and predictable mile after mile.
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Ratings & Reviews
Christopher
5/26/2025
No regrets and loving the product design.
Richard
12/3/2025
Nothing new which is good news, although I will replace the bearings sometime this winter with Timken. This is the stock brake for Morryde IIS and it work well enough. The China bearing are what it comes with, but in an effort to not have to worrywonder, Timken is my choice. Not sure about some of the complaints but other than cardboard not holding up to heavy metal mine were new and good. I believe sometimes returns and part get put in a box a second time and that screws everyone up. Not being an upgrade, I am not sure there is another choice even if I wanted it.
Frank
10/15/2025
I decided to go with the Kodiak set up and we couldn’t be happier with the service with them. I feel that the trailer stops around 40 better.
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