Recommended Disc Brake Kit for Airstream Tandem Axle Trailer

Published 09/28/2017

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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Hub/Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs

(49)

$562.40

Bearing Kit, 15123/ 25580 Bearings, 10-36 Seal

(3534)

$31.94

Hydrastar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator w/ Line Kit for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi

(27)

$1272.77

Grease Cap - 2.446" Outer Diameter - 1-5/16" Tall - Drive In

(2261)

$6.28

Kodiak Ceramic Brake Pads w/Stainless Steel Backing Plate - 3,500 lbs to 6,000 lbs

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$113.08

4" Carbon Fiber Digital Caliper

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$12.32

Question:

I have a 2004 Airstream Classic 28 foot dual axle trailer with drum brakes. I am consider converting to disc brakes. Axles are 6-stud. The stampings on the axle are hard to read, but I can read Dura-Flex and 4200 lbs. capacity. The serial or model number may be 040148. The manufacturer is Henschen in Jackson Center, OH. Do you need more information? Do you have a kit for this axle? Thanks

asked by: David P

Expert Reply:

To convert to disc brakes, you will need to check the bearings on your current hubs. If you pull the hub you should find on the inner and outer bearing a number printed on each. Those numbers will help to confirm the fit on your spindle. If you can't find this number, then you can measure the spindle with a digital caliper like # PTW80157 where the bearings would rest on the spindle. I've attached a photo to assist.

For 6 stud hubs with rotor, I recommend the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Hub/Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs # K2HR526D which may very well fit your axles. These hubs use Bearing Kit # BK3-100 and grease cap # F001520.

You will also want the HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator w/ Line Kit for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi # CAR-HBA16-2. I've attached a video to assist.

Let me know if you need more help.

Then you would need the Kodiak Ceramic Brake Pads w/Stainless Steel Backing Plate # K225CPSS