Disc Brake Conversion for Trailer with Dexter D70 Axle

Published 12/21/2017

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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 13" Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - Dacromet and Stainless - 7,000 lbs

$1273.66

Replacement Trailer Wheel Bearing - 02475 - Qty 1

(2226)

$18.17

Replacement Trailer Wheel Bearing - 25580 - Qty 1

(2226)

$23.61

Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module for Ford and Chevy Brake Controllers

(134)

$269.01

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

(251)

$844.97

Grease Seals 10-36 - Double Lip - I.D. 2.250" / O.D. 3.376" - 5.2K to 8K Axles

(2705)

$8.52

Question:

Im upgrading my Electric Dexter brakes to Kodiak. Id like the Stainless package. Ive included pictures of my Axle documentation Dexter D70 / 7000# axle / 9/16inch studs 8 Which kit? Hydraulic booster? Line kit? Adapter to use integrated brake controller on 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500HD? Thanks

asked by: Chris K

Expert Reply:

The linked page displays our 7K-rated disc brake kits. These include kits that have stainless steel components.

I also linked a helpful article that covers the whole process of installing disc brakes on a trailer. The article includes a table of all the items needed, including components like brake lines, electric-over-hydraulic (EOH) actuators and breakaway kits. The table includes links to each item to make it easy to choose your preferred components.

Stainless disc brake kit # K2HR79DS from Kodiak, for example, features calipers, bolts and mounting brackets made of stainless steel along with Dacromet-plated hub/rotor assemblies. These hubs fit on a #42 spindle and use bearing set # 25580 and # 02475 and seal # RG06-070. This kit is compatible with your axle.

An electric-over-hydraulic disc brake actuator such as the HydraStar # HBA16 will require an electrical adapter kit # HBA-CAM in order to work properly with your GM factory trailer brake controller. If you wish to install a directly compatible aftermarket unit like the Prodigy P3 # 90195 then no adapter is needed since the P3 can operate with EOH systems.