Recommended Electric Brakes for an Older Demco Kar Kaddy 3

Updated 12/11/2023 | Published 12/09/2023

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Replacement Hub Assembly for Demco Kar Kaddy, Tow IT II, or Penske Tow Dolly - Qty 1

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Demco Hydraulic Brake Line Kit for Single Torsion Axle Trailers - Drum or Disc Brakes

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Question:

Hi guys. I have a Demco Kar Kaddy 3 Your hub bearing part #DMO4369 fits it I want to install brakes on it. Looks like Electric brakes are not an option so hydraulic surge drum or disk kits are what Im after. What do you offer? Thanks

asked by: Ron M

Expert Reply:

You can add electric brakes to your older Demco Kar Kaddy 3, so you are going to need a brake actuator # DM62VR, a disc brake kit # K2R35D, and a brake line kit # DM5424. Also, the hub you're looking at # DM04369 will also work fine with this setup.

You are also going to need to swap out the brake mounting flange with the Brake Mounting Flange for 2-3/8" Round Axle # 4-35 since Demco uses a non-standard flange. Just to note, you are going to have to have a qualified profession weld the new flange on. This step isn't really something the average person would be able to do because it needs to be precise.

In all honesty, if it were me I'd just consider upgrading the trailer to a trailer with disc brakes like the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes # DM9713093. The cost may seem steep up front, but I after all is said and done retrofitting the old trailer with brakes, I think the two will be close.

expert reply by: Bryce D