Availability of Corrosion Resistant Disc Brake Kit for a Magic Tilt Trailer

Updated 02/23/2016 | Published 02/21/2016

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Dexter Disc Brake Assembly - 13" Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - Dacromet - 7,000 lbs

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$445.91

Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi

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$946.89

Question:

I have a magic tilt trailer, dual axle w 5200 lb axles, but 8 lug hubs. Currently has UFP disk brakes. The calipers stick...........rotors are good, 12. I would like to replace with deemax or kodiak SS calipers and pads. If I go with the 12inch in either one, can I get the appropriate mounting plate for a 8 lug 1/2inch studs hub? Not sure how each deemax and kodiak are made, but want to avoid issue of disc backing plates rusting. Do both have ss backing pads? Also thinking about switching to EOH......would my current brake lines fit the hydrastar marine grade 1600 psi unit?

asked by: Brad G

Expert Reply:

I can't safely recommend/guarantee that your current rotors would work with a Kodiak caliper. There is a chance they might, but since they weren't designed to work with each other there is a chance the two might not be compatible.

The best recommendation I can make would be to go with an entirely new system like the part # THRCM13378DACEK that has a Dacromet finish that will fight rust. This system has a 500 hour salt spray rating which means it takes 500 hours of being spayed with saltwater to develop rust.

This kit is a 7k kit since that is the minimum rating available for the 8 lug bolt pattern you have. To confirm that it will fit will require you to remove the bearings from your current hub to get the numbers stamped on them. If they numbers are both 25580 and 14125A then this will fit.

Your current brake lines will work just fine with the Hydrastar 1,600 psi actuator part # HBA16 as well.

I attached a help article on installing disc brakes for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C