Will The DeeMaxx Disc Brake Caliper # DE86VR Replace TDE 46304 Brake Calipers  

From what we have found in the past, the TDE 46304 calipers are for 9.6", 10" or 12" rotors. Assuming you have the 10" or 12" rotors you can use the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper #KDBC225DAC as a replacement. These have a…

The Tie Down Engineering (TDE) Brake Actuator 48980 also known as the 80LP/85LP is a 8,000 lb or 8,500 lb disc brake actuator with 2" coupler. In order to replace this, the best option we have is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part…

The spindles you have on your trailer are the same dimensionally as the standard 84 spindle so we have disc brake kits that will fit the spindles/axles. I confirmed this by checking with Tie Down. The Kodiak disc brake kit part #K2HR35DS that you…

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.

I do have an option for you but we don't offer any replacement brake pads for the Tie Down Engineering (TDE) 46304 Caliper as the company is no longer in business. Therefore, our only option to you would be a full replacement for which I…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…