Total Brake Replacement For 2020 EZ Loader Triple Axle Trailer  

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Hello Jesse, cool name. I can definitely help point you in the right direction, but I do not have a way to use a VIN to know exactly what brake parts you will need. Trailer manufacturers do not make this kind of information available online.

As far as tracking down the correct parts, we will need to know a few things about the trailer and the axles. First, we need to know the weight capacity of each axle. That will help a ton to narrow down your options.

Next, we need the bearing sizes for your hubs. The best way to find this out is to pull a hub and remove the bearings. Each bearing will have a number stamped on the edge and I will need both the inner and outer bearing numbers to ensure you get the right hubs and rotors.

I will also need to know your hub bolt pattern to make sure the new hubs match your wheels.

Lastly we will need to be sure you get the right brake line kit. Measure from the actuator to the front axle and let me know that distance so we can get you a brake line kit with an appropriately sized main line.

Once you have all that info we will be able to ensure you get the right parts. Feel free to let me know in the comments below and I am happy to send you a list of parts.

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Jesse R.

9/7/2024

Hey Jesse. Thanks for the detailed response. 1. 3500lb axles 2. 10” rotors 3. 5x4 1/2 bolt pattern 4. Seal TCM 168255tc 5. Inner bearing L68149 6. Outer bearing L44610 The hubs appear to have life left and there has been no water intrusion. I did not measure the main brake line. I’m looking to replace each rubber brake line going to each axle though. They are approximately 17” long

Jesse M.

9/9/2024

@JesseR Cool thanks for all that info. The 168255tc seal is a bit unique, and I will tell you up front that we do not offer an oil bath hub kit that uses this seal size. The 168255tc oil seal was designed to work with oil bath hubs on a 3,500 lb axle. Most trailer manufacturers have stopped making parts for 3,500 lb oil bath axles since grease is more reliable. So we can still set you up with parts, but they will be standard greased hubs. For the brake kit I recommend the Kodiak Brake Kit # KOD59FR. This comes with hub/rotors, calipers and brake pads and it all has the dacromet/KodaGuard coating which is good for marine applications. Each kit is enough for one axle. You will also need one of the # 168255TB seals per hub. For the brake line kit I recommend the Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # 20TR-BLKIT. This comes with everything needed to replace all of the lines on a triple axle trailer. The main line is 20' long, but with the only other option being 15' long, the 20' line will definitely be your best bet. Feel free to reach out if there is anything else I can do.

Jesse R.

9/9/2024

@JesseM Thank you Jesse. I’ll buy the seals elsewhere. Do you guys have the bearings with races?

Jesse R.

9/9/2024

@JesseM I just saw your recommendation on the hub and rotor. I’ll be keeping my hubs so I just need the rotors and the brake kit if you can help me with that?

Jesse M.

9/9/2024

@JesseR Bearings and races are included with the # KOD59FR kit I mentioned. For a separate bearing kit use part # BK2-100. Just keep in mind you will still need the # 168255TB seals.

Jesse M.

9/9/2024

@JesseR Oh ok gotcha. For that use the Kodiak # K2R35D. This comes with the rotors, calipers, brake pads and brackets. It has a Dacromet coating which has good rust resistance, or you can use the # K2R35S kit which is stainless.

Jesse R.

9/9/2024

@JesseM Will this kit work? https://www.etrailer.com/p-KOD59FR.html I like the two coatings The stainless are too spendy for me! Also. Are you saying the bearing kit you’re recommending will not accept being combined with the 168255tc oil bath seal that I will be purchasing on another site?

Jesse M.

9/9/2024

@JesseR yes, the # KOD59FR is what I recommended originally and they can work but these are hub and rotor assemblies so this would not use your current hub. They will certainly still work if this is the route you choose to go. The # BK2-100 bearing kit I mentioned can be used with the 168255tc oil seals, you would just discard the seal that comes with the kit since you wont use it. It is still much more cost effective to buy a bearing kit and separate seals rather than piece together the components you need. The # BK2-100 bearings will work fine with oil bath as long as you have the correct oil seals.

Jesse R.

9/9/2024

@JesseM Dang it Jesse. I’m sorry. I meant to send you this kit! https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/Kodiak/K2R35DKG.html

Jesse M.

9/10/2024

@JesseR Gotcha. Yes, the # K2R35DKG will work as well.

Jesse R.

9/10/2024

@JesseM Thanks for your help! All purchased.

Jesse M.

9/10/2024

@JesseR Glad I could help! Come back anytime you need anything .

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