Availability of Disc Brake Kit for 2026 Coachmen Freedom Express 29SE With 4,400 lb Dexter Axles

Updated 03/24/2026 | Published 03/22/2026

Products Featured in This Question

Dexter Trailer Hub-and-Drum Assembly - 4.4K Straight Spindles - 6 on 5-1/2 - 10" Drum

$180.40

Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 4,200-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized

$99.78

Question:

I have Dexter 4400 lb axles under my 2026 Coachmen Freedom Express 29SE. Inner and outer bearings are both L68149. DX53WR appears to be the correct drum/hub. Id like to put electric/hydraulic disk brakes on it. Is there a disk brake conversion kit or a disk hub that fits my spindles, or would I need new 5200 lb axles?

asked by: Mark

Expert Reply:

Hey Mark! We have a hub and rotor assembly with that bearing combination but it is designed for a specific axle with a shorter spindle. The only option would be to use the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # DX45BR.

However, these hubs are rated for 4,200 lb axles so you're going to lose 400 lbs of capacity between the two axles with these hubs installed. These also have a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern so it sounds like new wheels would be required if the # DX53WR with a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern were a fit for your setup.

If you want to go that route let me know in the comments below and I can give you the parts for a slip on setup. Otherwise, I think you're better off swapping out the axles if you really want to switch to disc brakes.

expert reply by: Robin H