Are the Backing Plates for the Pads in a Kodiak Stainless Steel Disc Brake Kit Also Stainless Steel

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Do the SS calipers in th SS kit have brake pads with SS pad backing plates or are the they easy-corroding mild steel?

asked by: Randy M

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact over at Kodiak and he said that the stainless steel disc brake kits that they carry are completely stainless steel. That does include the backing plates for the pads.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

A #84 spindle, like #TRU24FR , is a spindle for a 3,500 pound axle that has inner bearing #L68149 and outer bearing #L44649. The bearing kit that fits is #BK2-100. To replace your brakes and hubs you'll need the Kodiak Stainless Steel Brake Kit…

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Answer 2

Yes, you can keep your oil bath hubs and use the Kodiak disc brakes; you mentioned a salt water environment and stainless steel brakes so you have two options, with the all-stainless steel being the best in terms of corrosion resistance, as you can…

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Answer 3

For a Dacromet and Stainless Steel Kodiak slip on kit that will fit your current setup you'd want the part #K2R35DS and you'd be set. This has Dacromet coated rotors and stainless calipers.

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Answer 4

For the idler hub axle the easiest way to add stainless disc brakes would be a slip on kit like part #K2R35S which has rotors that would slip right over the current hubs and comes with everything else needed to install. To convert the hubs too of…

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Answer 5

Hey Tommy, thanks for reaching out! We do have some replacement parts for the 10" Stainless Steel Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2R35S: - Ceramic Brake Pads w/Stainless Steel Backing Plate #K225CPSS - Kodiak 10" Stainless Steel Rotor #KR10S Were…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 9

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 11

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 12

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Are the Backing Plates for the Pads in a Kodiak Stainless Steel Disc Brake Kit Also Stainless Steel

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