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Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs to 6,000 lbs

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Caliper is constructed of cast iron and plated with Dacromet for superior rust-resistant durability. Includes oversize, piston for increased braking torque and high-performance, ceramic brake pads. 1-800-940-8924 to order Kodiak accessories and parts part number KDBC225DAC or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Kodiak products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs to 6,000 lbs. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Kodiak Accessories and Parts - KDBC225DAC

  • Trailer Brakes
  • Disc Brakes
  • Caliper Parts
  • Kodiak
  • Caliper
  • 3500 lbs
  • 6000 lbs

Caliper is constructed of cast iron and plated with Dacromet for superior rust-resistant durability. Includes oversize, piston for increased braking torque and high-performance, ceramic brake pads.


Features:

  • Cast iron construction prevents flexing - keeps braking torque consistent
  • Self-adjusting design ensures smooth, even braking
  • Low-drag ability retracts piston farther than traditional models
    • Less friction leads to a cooler-running brake
  • 2-1/4" Piston is 30 percent larger than in most disc brake systems
    • Increased braking torque
    • Shorter stopping distance
  • Ceramic brake pads provide superior performance for more consistent braking
    • Withstand high temperatures for maximum wear
  • Dacromet plating provides excellent corrosion resistance for freshwater or saltwater use
    • 300- to 400-Hour salt-spray rating
  • Caliper includes:
    • 2 Stainless steel guide bolts
    • Dual-port bleed screw
    • Stainless steel piston
    • Ceramic brake pads


Specs:

  • Application: disc brakes with the following
    • Axle rating: 3,500 lbs - 6,000 lbs
    • Rotor diameter: 10" and 12"
  • Piston diameter: 2-1/4"
  • 3-Year warranty


K71-DBC-225-D Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper - Dacromet Finish - 3,500 lbs - 6,000 lbs

Replaces DBC-225-DAC







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I had to replace a 3 year old tie down engineering caliper on my boat trailer. These are a little more rugged, a little bit beefier. They did fit directly onto the 090-44681x bracket from the old tie down engineering caliper.
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Brooke M.

4/4/2025

Glad to hear that, Scott! Hopefully these will last you a while longer than the previous ones :)

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Scott

4/5/2026

+Its been a year since I got these. When I bought them I painted them with a bake on caliper paint. This is a boat trailer that gets ocean submerged about 80 times a season. The calipers look great and function like new.

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This is the wrong part! I am replacing a Tie Down Eng 46304, the caliper you sent me is a Kodiak 225. The caliper bolts required are .495 (1/2”). The ones with the Kodiak are .425. Also to fit this caliper will requires filing the caliper bracket. Also the caliper mounting bosses on the two calipers are different
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Was the replacement for my discontinued caliper I hoped for (just ordered 3 more). Thanks for the information on distance between pins. Did have to grind very little from casting to fit bracket on my prestige boat trailer.
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Mike L.

7/9/2026

That's awesome, Michael. Glad to hear those calipers are working well for you!

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Impressed with the price, ease of online purchase experience and the timely delivery as expected. Also, staff was diligent about sending up to date emails with the order process from ordering to delivery. I like the personal touch of the "about me" and the contact info in the event of an issue. I have since placed a new order for some other products as I was pleased with the experience and price. I will definitely use e-trailer again in the future. Thanks! Dave
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Dave D.

7/8/2026

The caliper is performing as expected and I am pleased with my purchase a year later

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Jerry B.

7/8/2026

@DaveD That's great! How often are you towing with your trailer?
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I’m very disappointed in this purchase. The bleeders on these calipers aren’t bleeders at all the holes don’t go through and there isn’t a taper in the bottom of the hole in the caliper for a traditional bleeder. You have to buy additional fittings and bleeders to to be able to properly bleed the system. There is nothing mentioned about this anywhere. For the cost of these calipers you shouldn’t have to buy additional parts.
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Replaced 4 on boat trailer. Did have to grind edges on 2 to fit my bracket but all lined up to replace the discontinued ones from manufacture. Now to get filled and bled. Wish me luck!!!
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Calipers fit perfectly, easy installation and customer service was excellent, at assisting me with getting the correct part, thank you Jacob!
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Perfect fit on my 2004 MasterCraft tandem axle trailer. Drop in replacement for the "Reliable" calipers that were on there.
Incredibly fast shipping, came loaded with pads and all the hardware needed to bolt them right up and bleed them. Couldnt be happier!
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Ved

9/6/2021

One year later - my only regret is not doing the Kodiak install sooner!

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I have bench tested all 4ea Kodiak Disc Brake Calipers with DOT 3 brake fluid. All 4 passed. I purchased these to directly replace the TDE 46304 disc brake Calipers. I am not a fan of the single metal spring that holds the pad to the piston. The manufacture design needs improvement. The 3 prong attachment on the piston pad worked best.
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This is a replacement for a defective caliper I installed on 8/2025. It will not release, and overheated. My mistake to order that one from amazon. They passed the buck to wholesale marine, they told me I had to go to Dexter for warrenty. so far no credit.
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Just what I needed. Shipping was fast! Thanks!
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great fit for replacing tie down calipers
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Once again etrailer came through for me! While performing brake and suspension maintenance on my 2019 Grand Design 337RLS I found one of my brake calipers was leaking fluid and the inside pad was virtually gone. Leaving for an extended trip in 4 days. etrailer got me a new caliper express shipped and after installing I have some breathing room before departure! Thank you again etrailer!!!
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The brake pad attachment spring that attaches to the piston is of poor quality. The brake pad pops back out of the caliper piston even before the caliper assembly can be installed. This will cause uneven rotor wear and braking failure. Unacceptable pad attachment condition
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Perfect match thanks for your help and fast delivery!!
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These are better than original. Installation for a triple axle trailer only took an hour not including running brake lines.
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Polite, courteous, and efficient
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great service!
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efficient ordering and delivery of product. thank you and I hope it works as well as the original unit.
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Much better quality then the stock caliper by far.
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Direct replacement for my Tie Down Engineering 46304 caliper. Just installed so we’ll see how it holds up in saltwater. Brakes worked well.
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Replaced a failing pair of Tie Down Engineering (TDE) 46304 brake calipers with these Kodiak 225 calipers on my 7 year old Four Winns trailer with 12" discs. They fit exactly on the TDE brackets and are positioned perfectly on the TDE integrated 12" discs. Bled the brakes and the test drive was a success.

The trailer is garage kept and only used in fresh water lakes. The TDE pistons looked fine when I disassembled them. No rust, no crude. I cleaned and lubricated them and put them back on and bled the brakes. However, when one of them got hot the piston it would still stick and overheat the brake. Also, when backing up without the electric harness attached I could tell the brakes were attempting to stop, but I could still back up fairly easily, so I guessing the piston where binding in both directions although I could not tell that when I had them off the trailer. In contrast, the new Kodiak brake calipers will not allow me to back up at all unless I have the electric harness attached.
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This caliper fit perfect on a Tiedown equipped boat trailer without changing any mounting brackets. Time will tell how well it withstands salt water.
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Part includes mounting bolts and brake pads. Xlnt value for money.
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The calipers were direct replacements for the set of four I had installed 4 years ago. Currently they are working fine and are being fed through new brake lines. Hopefully they will last longer this time but saltwater is hard on stuff. I rinse them every time with salt away. Only problem is that they didn’t come when promised, and I could have gotten them cheaper elsewhere on the same day as these came. 5 stars if they came when they were supposed to.
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