Kodiak Disc Brakes for Pacific Trailer With 5,200 lb Axles

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Im looking to get new Kodiak hub/disc assemblies with new calipers for my boat trailer. It is a Pacific Trailer with Im assuming 5200 pound axles 6 lug. I was looking at oil bath. It currently has the Vault system. Which part would you suggest? Was also going to convert from surge to EOH, which I did with my last boat trailer

asked by: Jonathan M

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Hey Jonathan! The first thing I would do is confirm that axle capacity to make sure you're getting the right parts. Assuming they are 5,200 lb axles you can choose from the following:

-Kodiak Disc Brakes - 12" Hub/Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet - 5.2K to 6K - Oil # KOD79FR

-Kodiak Disc Brakes - 12" Hub/Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet/KodaGuard - 5.2K to 6K - Oil # KOD29FR

These are both standard oil bath so you will be giving up the Vault system when you switch. Then for your EOH conversion you can use the Hydrastar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness # HS381-9067.

Do you need a brake controller as well? If you can let me know what vehicle you have I would be happy to recommend one and see if a custom wiring harness is available.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Chris

1/13/2026

I converted an 18,000 lb three axle trailer over to these hubs and brake system. I already had electric over hydraulic on it would highly recommend that. The only thing I recommend is when you're assembling the hubs and the seals and the outer piece use some some Emery cloth and clean the docra mat from the area where the seal goes in and the area where that outside hub pushes in because the docure mat's too thick and you'll ruin the seal and you'll ruin that aluminum hub cover that goes in there that the blue piece screws into don't be too afraid to sand them down a little bit. I even sanded down the outside edge of the hubcap where it pushes into the hub itself. Make some room. Don't beat it too hard or you'll never be able to get it off. If you ever have to change a seal. Trust me I know. Feel free to use my email if you have any other questions

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