Replacement Stainless Steel Disc Brake Kit Recommendation for an 8k Trailer Axle

Updated 11/23/2015 | Published 11/22/2015

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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 13" Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - Stainless - 5/8" Bolts - 8K Dexter Axle

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$1808.31

Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 8,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath

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$268.80

Question:

will I have to lengthen my existing hub studs to fit rotor. Will the caliper mounting bracket line up with the existing 5stud plate, Seems like the rotor will be pushed out 1/2? I currently have 13inch Kodiak disc brakes, hub and rotor are one piece. Fits my 8000# axle correctly. I would like to purchase the same brakes ,but in stainless steal.

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

If you have an 8k rated Kodiak disc brake kit with 13 inch rotors on your trailer right now and are looking for a stainless kit to replace it the # K2R858DS would fit and replace it easily as long as you use the correct hub.

This will come with a new mounting plate that will replace what you currently have. Since this is a slip on kit and you currently have hub/rotors you will need to replace the hubs you have with idler hubs as well.

For a hub designed to fit a 8k Dexter axle you would want the part # 8-287-14UC1. If your current hub bearings are 25580 and 02475 this will fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C