Finding Correct Disc Brake Conversion Kit For 2002 Continental Trailer

Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 12/13/2025

Question:

Hello, I have a according to the bill of sale VIN 2002 continental trailer for my old Mako 236. The drum brakes on it I’d like to replace with disks. I have the number off the very rusty backing plate and a few photos of removing it all in stages. Is there a kit that can change it from drum to disk? Look forward to your reply Regards

asked by: Justin T

Expert Reply:

Hey Justin, thanks for reaching out. We can definitely help you convert the drum brakes on your 2002 Continental trailer to disc brakes. For a trailer like yours, you can choose either electric over hydraulic disc brakes or a surge brake disc setup. Surge brakes are very common for boat trailers since you don’t have to worry about electrical components getting damaged by water, but either option can work depending on your preference.

To make sure we get you the correct kit, there are a few key pieces of information we’ll need.

The biggest factor is determining which bearings and seals your spindle uses. If you still have your old drums, look for the casting number stamped on the face of the drum. That number usually lets us pull up the exact bearing, hub, and brake specs you have. If the casting number is unreadable, you can measure the inside diameter of each bearing and the seal surface on the spindle to identify them. Knowing the axle weight rating also helps narrow things down.

Once we confirm the correct bearings, we can match you with the right hub and rotor assemblies that will bolt directly onto your spindle. From there, we can recommend the appropriate calipers, mounting brackets, brake lines, and either a surge coupler or electric over hydraulic actuator depending on which braking style you want to go with.

Comment below with that casting number, or whatever other info you have. With that we can pinpoint exactly which conversion kit will fit your trailer.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Justin T.

12/15/2025

Hi Jesse, thank you for the reply. It’s pretty rusty, but I think the number you are looking for is 11003…… I think

Jesse M.

12/15/2025

@JustinT I am not seeing any hits for the part number but that might be something other than the casting number. Typically the casting numbers are a shorter sequence like 8-247 or something. I know these numbers are hard to read on older hubs, but are there any other numbers you can see on this hub?