Differences Between Combined Hub & Rotor and Separate Hub & Rotor Brakes
Updated 06/18/2025 | Published 04/12/2018
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Question:
I have a tandem axle Loadmaster boat trailer with 5200lb torsion axles. It had Kodiak disc brakes on the front axle but the previous owner removed them and put just a plain hub on that axle. How do I tell if I should use a separate hub and rotor or an all in one hub/rotor?
asked by: Andy
Expert Reply:
The only real difference between using an integrated hub/rotor combo and a separate hub and rotor combo is that if something happens to the rotor and or hub on the separate hub/rotor, you can just replace the damaged component and not the entire assembly.
As long as the idler hub you have on your trailer now has a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern, then I recommend using the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit part # K2R526D. If you already have the calipers and mounting brackets then you can use part # KR12D to replace the rotors.
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs
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- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Rotor
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
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Capt G.
6/16/2025
if i have dexter slip on brakes on my boat trailer now but want to install the integral hub Kodiaks will they work and will the wheel sit in the same place? it looks like the hub face on the kodiak integral brakes is shorter than my dexter slip ons and the wheel will sit closer to the trailer.