Disc Brake Kit for Trailer with 2,200 Pound Axle and 14 Inch Wheels

Published 10/24/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 8" Rotor/Hub - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 2,000 lbs

(6)

$409.64

Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs

(90)

$521.79

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649

(2078)

$14.51

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149

(2078)

$14.17

4" Carbon Fiber Digital Caliper

(26)

$12.46

Question:

Hello, I have two questions. 1. When it says that it has a hub spacer, does that mean that the wheels will stick out further than they currently do with the idler hubs? 2. My trailer has tandem Dexter torsion axles 2,200 lbs, with 14inch wheels. The axles do have the brake mounting flanges. It looks like all of the 2,000 - 2,200 lb brake options are for smaller wheels than my 14.inch Should I match the wheel size or the axle capacity? I am considering 2 of these. # K2HR2D which matches the axles, but not the wheel size. or 2 of these # T2HRCM10DAC or # K2HR35D which are for heavier axles, but work for the 14inch wheels Or Maybe just 1 of # T2HRCM10DAC or # K2HR35D mounted on the front axle only. theory that the 3,500 lb capacity is plenty for whatever I will be carrying on the trailer. Thank you

asked by: Erik M

Expert Reply:

The hub spacers on the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2HR2D referenced in your question simply provide an attachment point for the rotors. They should not cause the wheels to stick out further on your trailer but to be sure you can also take a quick measurement on your existing idler hubs. On these hubs there is a 3.45 inch distance from the hub face to the brake mounting flange. You can compare this to your current hubs to see if there will be any difference.

This particular kit is the only one we have available for your 2,200 pound axle. It uses the # L44649 inner and outer bearing, which needs to match your spindle for it to fit properly. I recommend checking the bearings on your existing hub to make sure it matches this. The bearing numbers should be stamped right inside the bearings themselves. If you can't read the numbers you can also take a few measurements along the spindle where the bearings sit with a digital caliper like # PTW80157 (see attached image).

Because the # K2HR2D is the only disc brake kit available for your axle your best option if you want to add disc brakes would be to go down to 13 inch wheels. The potential problem with using these with larger 14 inch wheels is that the hub simply won't provide enough surface area for the wheel to mount. This can cause serious issues if you were to hit a curb or other object in the road causing damage to both the wheel and hub.

The problem with looking at a higher-rated disk brake kit like the Kodiak # K2HR35D that could be used with larger wheels is that it also uses different bearings - # L68149 inner and # L44649 outer - that won't be compatible with a spindle on a 2,200 pound axle. This simply means that the hub won't physically fit on your trailer.