Adding Disc Brakes to Trailer with Electric Drum Brakes
Updated 06/25/2015 | Published 06/23/2015
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I have a 40 ft cardinal 5th wheel which scales out at almost 16,000 pounds. I would like to have a little more stopping power!! The axles are Dexter 6000 pound Easy Lube with 12inch drums and 6 on 51/2 one half inch lugs and aluminum wheels, running GoodYear Marathon ST235-80-16 load range E tires. My brake controller is a Draw Tite Activator II. What will I need to convert. Thanks for your expert advice.
asked by: John L
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can replace the electric drum brakes of your trailer with disc brakes. I attached a help article for you to check out that cover everything needed to add disc brakes to a trailer.
The disc brakes for a 6K axle aren't kitted, but we could certainly piece together a kit for you.
You'd need:
2) Kodiak Disc Brake Kits, part # K2HR526D
1) Titan Brake Line Kit, part # T4830000
1) Break Away Kit, part # 50-85-313
1) Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, part # HBA16
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Hub/Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- LH
- RH
- 5200 lbs
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- 6 on 5-1/2
- Hub and Rotor Assembly
- Kodiak
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