Feature Review Hydrastar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers Video

Hydrastar has a slip-on style version of their 7k disc brake kit with the part #HSE7K-T1SO. You will also need idler hubs too like with the part #AKIHUB-865-7-1-EZ-K but you should note that we don't have any oil-bath idler hubs in this capacity.…

The Dexter #42865-KIT will work with the Hydrastar #HSE7K-T1SO. These fit 8 on 6-1/2 bolt patterns on idler hubs designed for a 7,000 lb axle. Dexter is typically considered to be the highest quality which is why they usually cost more. The…

The Hydrastar Disc Brake kit part #HSE7K-T1SO would be the correct place to start as this is a slip-on style rotor like you are wanting and comes with the best actuator out there. Then for idler hubs that would fit behind these you'd also need…

The only difference between the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers - 7K part #HSE7K-T1SO and part #HSE7K-T1 is that the latter comes with the hub which is integrated into the rotor. The former does not come with a hub and…

According to HydraStar, their #HSE7K-T1SO Disk Brake Kit with Actuator will take approximately 4-6 hours to install. This can vary according to how the trailer is equipped and how mechanically inclined the person completing the installation is. If…

Hey Douglas, you are correct you would need an idler hub to go along with the Hydrastar Disc Brake kit part #HSE7K-TR1SO that you referenced. For that the Dexter idler hub part #42865-KIT would be what you would need as it is the correct capacity,…

It sounds like you're trying to decide between the #HSE7K-T1SO and the #HSE7K-T1 for your 2017 Jayco North Point. I recommend the #HSE7K-T1SO with the over-the-hub rotors for the cost savings. There is no real difference between the two aside…

Yes the Hydrastar Disc Brake Kit for 7k axles part #HSE7K-T1SO fits Dexter and LCI/Lippert 7k axles as they use the same spindle dimensions and brake mounting flange dimensions.

Hey Mark, yeah you can definitely convert the 3,500 lb axles of your 2021 Grand Design Imagine 2500RL to disc using the DeeMax actuator part #DE47SR that you referenced. The correct hub/rotor kit would be the part #DE66YR which you'd need two of,…

I reached out to Hydrastar and they are very familiar with disc brakes on your 2018 Grand Design Momentum toy hauler. They said Grand Design typically gets their axles with 9/16" studs of which we only have the Hydrastar Disc Brake Kit w/…

For a longer wheel stud that fits the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 7,000-lb Axles #AKIHUB-865-7-2-EZ-K you would want the part #DE53GR. This would give you the additional length needed for your wheel to fit.

The brake line that comes with the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers - 13" Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - 7K #HSE7K-T1SO is a 3/16" line.