Recommended Parts for Adding Electric-Over-Hydraulic Disc Brakes on a Tandem Axle Pontoon Trailer

Updated 08/06/2024 | Published 08/04/2024

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DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Maxx Coating - 3,500 lbs

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$695.40

DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Maxx Coat/Stainless - 3,500 lbs

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$901.72

DeeMaxx Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 20'

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$280.68

Hydrastar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness - 1,600 psi

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$904.45

Question:

I want to add brakes to my tandem axle pontoon boat trailer. The trailer axles are made by Meher Part Number HA221483G rated to 3,750lbs. The mounting plates are 4-hole with 2-3/4 hole spacing and the wheel size is 13. What brake kit would you recommend? I prefer electric disk brakes, if available, and if not, electric drum brakes are ok. Electric over hydraulic actuated brakes would be best, if available. Thanks

asked by: Mike C

Expert Reply:

Thanks for reaching out, Mike!

Your 2-3/4" hole spacing sounds like it matches with a standard 3,500 lb axle brake spacing (2-13/16") so we'll get you setup with an Electric-Over-Hydraulic (EOH) brake system using those parts.

I really like the DeeMaxx kits because they have a much better coating on them than others on the market. For your application we have the kit # DE66YR with the Maxx coating, and we have the kit # DE46YR which has the Maxx coating on the rotors and brackets along with stainless steel calipers.

To complete your setup I recommend picking up the DeeMaxx Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # DE57SR and pairing that with the Hydrastar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness # HS381-9067 because the Hydrastar actuators have a proven track record and are very reliable.

Attached are some videos for your reference!