Can 5th Wheel Trailer With 6,000 lb Lippert Axles Change to Disc Brakes

Updated 07/11/2024 | Published 07/03/2024

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DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Maxx Coating - 6,000 lbs

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Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Galvanized

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Question:

I have a 5th wheel with two lippert 6,000lb axles with drum/hubs. Would it be possible to replace the drum/hubs with standard idler hubs? I’d plan to upgrade to disk brakes and would like to be able to change the rotors without removing the bearings. Thank you

asked by: Jacob F

Lippert 6K Axle
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Expert Reply:

Hi Jacob,

Yes, you can switch to disc brakes on your 5th wheel with 6,000 lb Lippert axles. I suppose you can go to idler hubs and then get slip-on brakes but you're much better off going with a full disc brake kit as it's better quality and designed to work together. But since you asked directly about idler hubs you can do that with Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Galvanized # 8-213-51UC1-EZ and DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor # DE82FR.

My recommendation, however, would be to just skip the middle man entirely and go with a hub and rotor kit, the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit - 12" Hub/Rotor # DE28YR.

expert reply by: Kyle S