What are the Differences Between the Disc Brake Coatings for Trailer Disc Brakes  

Thanks for reaching out, Doug! The different between the Marine Hydrastar #HS381-8067 and the Standard Hydrastar #HBA16 is that the Marin version has upgraded marine-grade gaskets and stainless steel hardware so it's better suited for areas where…

Hello Darren. Thanks for reaching out, I can definitely help with this. To convert your 2024 Brinkley Z2900 5th wheel over to disc brakes, you will need a disc brake kit, a brake line kit, and electric over hydraulic actuator, and a breakaway kit for…

The Kodiak Disc Brakes - 13" Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat #KOD54VR will actually not work with torsion axles, however what you can use is the: -Dexter Disc Brake Kit - 12-1/4" Hub/Rotor # K71-635-93. These brakes include 2 e-coated…

The Dexter DX Series #K71-651 and the Hydrastar Vented Marine #HS381-8067 are more comparable as they both have hardwire installations (just made by different manufacturers) while the Dexter BrakeRite II #T4813102 is more of a…

Normally we use channel locks for spindle nuts. But the Nev-R-Lube hubs are a different animal. You will need a 1-7/16 inch 6 or 12 point socket for a Nev-R-Lube nut #6-183. When you are ready to reinstall it you will need a torque wrench capable of…

The Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly for Dexter Brake Actuators - Disc Brakes #DX44FR is all you will need to convert it to a disc brake actuator. Once you get it installed you will be all set and ready to go.

The Dexter Spindle Nut #6-183 used with your 50mm Nev-R-Lube bearing #31-71-3, requires 145 to 155 ft/lbs of torque, according to the manufacturer's specifications. See attached diagrams for step by step instructions.

I would go with the Dexter part #84545BX as Dexter has an excellent reputation and because the brackets where the wheel studs mount on this hub are thicker and tend to be less likely to crack when compared to other hubs that use thinner material…

Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearings such as the 50MM #31-71-3 referenced in your question do not have a specific maintenance or replacement schedule. These are pre-lubricated at the factory, which will make it resistant to contamination, and sealed for life…

I spoke with my contact at Hydrastar and he first said that what you are experiencing is totally normal but the cap is not vented and instead the system is vented on the side of it.

The brake pads on the Replacement Brake Shoes for Dexter 10" Free-Backing Hydraulic Trailer Brakes #T4744800 are semi-metallic. The primary material is graphite.

EZ Lube axles like the item #T3584F-EZ-8974 come from the factory with just a little bit of grease in the bearings. The first time you use the EZ Lube feature to fill the axle, it will take a lot of grease. You will probably use 3/4 to a full tube…