Can I Turn or Grind Disc Brake Hub/Rotor to Remove Rust

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I have kodiak 10inch discs on my12 year old boat trailer and I am rebuilding the the brakes .I took the caliper off and noticed the disc surface to quite rusty and pitted , can I get these dics turned ?

asked by: Bill

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I spoke with my contact at Kodiak and he said that yes you can turn the disc brake hub/rotor to remove the rust and pits. Etched into the backside of the rotor there will be a minimum width clearance or minimum rotor thickness that you can turn to.

expert reply by: Chris O

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Hey Christopher, the Hydrastar Disc Brake Kit #HYD44VR is not offered with Timken bearings however you can just buy the matching Timken bearing kit separately with the Timken Bearing Kit 15123/ 25580 Bearings, 15245/25520 Races, 412920 Seal #TMK42VR.…

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Answer 2

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The breakaway switch by law must be powered from its own power source therefore no, you cannot use the trailer's auxiliary battery to power the breakaway. I recommend the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part #20099 as this is…

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Hey Nakit, thanks for all of the details on your setup. It's pretty rare we get that much info but it is really helpful. So the Kodiak disc brake kit you would want is the #KOD67VR which covers everything you are needing and matches everything as…

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I feel the Hydrastar Disc Brake Kit #HSE7K-T1 is of similar quality to the Kodiak Disc Brakes #KOD66FR. If you are looking for the best brakes I prefer the DeeMaxx Disc Brakes #DE88YR. These rotors have additional venting and the calipers have a…

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Answer 6

Yes, you have a couple of ways to test the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator #K71-651. The first test to try is to connect the white wire to the negative post of the battery. Then connect the black wire to the positive post on…

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Answer 8

The Replacement Rubber Bushing for Kodiak Guide Bolt Sleeve #K225RB is sold individually. If you needed two of these you'd need to order a quantity of 2.

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Answer 9

I spoke to my contact at Kodiak and explained to him your situation and he advised that only silicone based grease be used on the bushing that the caliper slides on. He said that if you used petroleum based grease the bushing will swell and the…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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