Recommended Brake Pads for Dexter 225 Calipers

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Looking for brake pad options for Dexter 225 calipers. Should I be looking at the Titan 225 or Kodiak 225 calipers as a guide to what could be a direct replacement? Thank you for your time.

asked by: Gary P

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The Kodiak Ceramic Brake Pads - 3,500 lbs to 6,000 lbs # K225CP are a direct replacement that will work well for your Dexter 225.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The Dexter "8-248" is a hub assembly for 3,500 lb axles that uses an L68149 inner bearing and a L44649 outer bearing. This hub assembly was offered in both 5 on 4-1/2" and 5 on 4-3/4" bolt patterns therefore you would need to…

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The correct brake pads you'll need for the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper part #KDBC225DAC (225) which is made by Dexter is the Kodiak Ceramic Brake Pads part #K225CP. Please note, the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper is offered in a few different finishes…

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Trailer manufacturers do not often maintain specs for smaller items like brakes/brake pads used in production of their trailers so the VIN will not usually help, but you may be able to at least get the brake brand from the manufacturer. Knowing the…

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Yes, the Kodiak Stainless Disc Brake Kit #K2R35S that you referenced would work perfectly with a Tie Down Engineering actuator. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

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Hey Robert, yes the Kodiak disc brake calipers part #KDBC225DAC that you referenced will replace the Tie Down calipers you have now 46304, they can be used as a left or right hand caliper and does come with ceramic brake pads. If you ever needed…

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I attached a chart that has the automotive cross reference for the Kodiak disc brake pads part #K2250CP that you referenced under the yellow heading. Probably the easiest to look up would be 1982 to 1992 Chevy Cavalier.

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So the part number MKD289 is an automotive application for brake pads. If that's the style you need the correct replacement is the #K225CP which is the match. I attached a chart that has some other interesting info for picking out replacement…

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Hi again David; since TDE is no longer around replacement brake pads are not available for the 46304. However, to avoid complete replacement we have found that the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper #KDBC225DAC will work as a replacement for the 46304. If you…

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Hello Greg, Thank you for the rotor measurement, it was most helpful as it tells me you have a 2K axle. Tie Down Engineering is no longer, but Kodiak parts work great! The Calipers are different for the driver and passenger side: - Driver Side:…

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Answer 10

Hey Brian, the correct reverse lockout solenoid you need for your Dexter actuator would be the part #DX46UR. Did yours fail or are you wanting to add one?

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Answer 11

I believe I have found the replacement wheel you are looking for. It's kind of hard to see in our product pictures but the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Wheel part #AM20443 has a sticker on it that reads 17-231 and is a 15 inch diameter wheel with a 5…

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