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 5/8" 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.
Great for Campers and Boat Trailers
If you own a trailer, you know that rust and corrosion will eventually creep up no matter where you tow, especially if your equipment doesn't have any kind of protective coating or plating. But if you tow your camper or trailer in the Midwest during the winter, or if you ever launch your boat in brackish water, you'll need even more protection because of the salt you'll likely encounter.
The Maxx coating on the rotors, calipers, and brackets in this brake 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.
If you're living the salt life full-time or you live right on the coast, you'll probably want to invest in something that offers even more protection, like DeeMaxx kits that include stainless steel components for the ultimate in corrosion resistance.
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 this DeeMaxx 13 inch hub and rotor assembly kit with the eight on 6 1/2 inch bolt pattern, the 5/8 inch diameter wheel studs for 8,000 pound axles, and it has the MAXX coat finish. Now this kit here will let you upgrade your trailer from drum to disc brakes for superior performance. It will include everything I laid out here on the table. We're gonna go through all the parts, and we'll start here with the hub and rotor assemblies. There's two MAXX coat cast iron hub and rotor assemblies, and they do have the bearing races pre-installed in them.
Also comes with the two inner bearings, the two outer bearings, the two grease seals, the two easy lube grease caps that'll go on the end of the hub here. And then you notice the lug nuts are included. There's a total of 16 5/8 inch by 18 size lug nuts to hold your wheel and tire (indistinct) to here, and also the MAXX coat calipers with the brake pads installed and the installation bolts. And over here the MAXX coat caliper mounting brackets. Now this kit will also require a hydraulic brake actuator that's rated at 1500 PSI or above and brake lines to activate your brakes.
Those items are sold separately on our website. Now the hub and rotors, these are a one piece hub and rotor assembly, so that will reduce the chance of uneven rotor wear. And if you notice on them at the sides here, they have a vented design to them and that's to dissipate the heat faster to prevent premature brake pad wear. Also, if you notice on the hat section or hat section of the hub and rotor assembly, they have these drainage holes, and that's to allow the water to drain easily, further minimizing any corrosion. Now this kit here 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. They use that on the hub and rotor assemblies, the calipers and the caliper brackets, it has a salt spray rating of over 1000 hours. This will offer dramatically shorter stopping distances and lot smoother control braking. Now I did want to show you the calipers 'cause on the inside of 'em here, they do have the ceramic brake pads to increase stopping power, and the piston that's on the inside here, that applies to the brake pads. This piston is a stainless steel piston and it is 2 1/4 inch diameter piston, so it will provide fast responsive braking.
This does require minimal maintenance, saving you time and money. Actually, even if you look at the front of the caliper, you see they have the laser etched instructions on the caliper to take the guesswork out of installing these calipers and leading the brakes. Now this does fit the AL-KO 8,000 pound axles with the number 42 spindle. The wheel size that'll fit on these is 16 inches and larger. We mentioned the bolt pattern, eight on 6 1/2 inches, wheel stud diameter 5/8 of an inch. The rotor diameter 13 inches. And on the caliper brackets that this will mount to you notice there's four holes. So they're designed to attach to a four bolt brake flange configuration on your axle. But that should do it for a review on the DeeMaxx 13 inch hub and rotor assembly kit, eight on 6 1/2 inch bolt pattern with the 5/8 inch wheel studs for 8,000 pound axles.
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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 5/8" bolts.
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