I Currently Have Kodiak 13 Inch Brakes On My Trailer, Can I Replace Them With DeeMaxx?

Updated 06/19/2025 | Published 06/06/2025

Question:

Currently have KODIAK 13 inch 8 on 6-1/2 x 9/16 integral rotors. Im curious if I can replace with DeeMaxx 13 inch 8 on 6-1/2 x 9/16 integral rotors. Are they compatible?

asked by: Jude L

Expert Reply:

Hey Jude,

You can definitely replace the Kodiak brakes you have on your trailer with DeeMaxx as long as they are the same size and rating. From everything you mentioned the DeeMaxx # DE49YR is going to be a good replacement. It is the same bolt patterns and wheel bolt diameter, and I checked on the Kodiak brakes so they have the same brake flange configuration as well.

What kind of trailer are you putting these on?

expert reply by: Nick S

Jude L.

6/19/2025

A 2015 DRV Tradition 385res 5th wheel. Original owner got the Kodiak Disc Brake upgrade at purchase time. Discs are heavily pitted and need to be replaced. I prefer the design of the DeeMaxx disc, but having recently changed ALL of the Kodiak calipers, ig prefer not to completely change everything else if DeeMaxx 7000-8000# discs will work with the Kodiak 7000# bracket and calipers.

Nick S.

6/19/2025

@JudeL Luckily both work hand in hand so mixing them will be no issue at all. That will let you keep the discs that you like while keeping the newer calipers.