Disk Brakes

[Smcdermott]

Has anyone used the Kodiak disc brakes described below. My two year old Drums seized up over the winter and I am thinking of just upgrading rather than fixing the old drums. They will be going on Load Rite 3600LB single axle trailer.

Thanks,

Sean
DISC BRAKE 12" SCAD/STAINLESS [PAIR]

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KODIAK DISC BRAKE PAIR
STAINLESS STEEL & CADMIUM PLATED. Stainless Steel and Silver Cadmium Plated are the best corrosive resistant materials...Ideal for all Saltwater Applications!Integral (one piece) Cadmium Plated hub and 12" rotor,Fits 6-lug wheels with 5 1/2" bolt circle and fits inside 15" and larger wheels..The Cadmium Platedl mounting bracket bolts to the 5 bolt brake flange on your axle.Stainless Steel caliper with 2-1/4" piston (stainless steel) is loaded with Ceramic Brake Pads that have Stainless Steel Clips for Extreme Performace,50-100% longer life.Includes (2) Stainless Steel guide bolts with thread lock installed. and (2) brass bleeder ports. Hubs can be filled with grease or gear oil.
EACH KIT INCLUDES
2 - inner bearing-#25580 [1-3/4"]
2 - outer bearing-#15123 [1-1/4"]
12-1/2" wheel nuts
2-grease/oil-seal
Mounting bracket bolts and nuts
<LI>Grease caps with removable plug
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[tsheehy]

I installed them on my trailer last year, the drums were completely rusted up and disintegrating (1999 trailer). Install was a piece of cake, was able to do it myself no problem. Just make sure that you replace/modify the actuator on the hitch to support disc brakes. I don't trailer much, so I replaced the master cylinder on the old actuator and installed a manual shut-off valve to engage/disengage the brakes. If you can't get them locally Eastern Marine had the best prices I could find.

-- Tom

[CaptSuperfly]

I have stainless Kodiaks on my trailer and they have been great. I rinse after each day and once a year grease the guide pins for the calipers. Much better than drums. I never felt like you can really rinse the drums, even with the flush kit.

Don't know how often you dunk the boat, but if you trailer as rule, I think the stainless is a good investment over the silver cads.

My trailer came with the Kodiaks from the factory, so I never did the conversion. Two winters, no issues. They stop great too.

good luck.

[Smcdermott]

Install was a piece of cake, was able to do it myself no problem. Just make sure that you replace/modify the actuator on the hitch to support disc brakes. I don't trailer much, so I replaced the master cylinder on the old actuator and installed a manual shut-off valve to engage/disengage the brakes.
-- Tom

Tom,

I already have a solenoid on the actuator to stop the flow of fluid when I put it in reverse. Was the modification you were referring to? My buddy is the mechanic so I just want to make sure I have all the parts lined up when we go to do this thing.

Capt.

I do trailer a lot but the complete stainless kit is about $1000 vs. $400 for these. I am thinking a little salt away rinse after each trip.

Thanks,

Sean

[tsheehy]

Sean,

Yes, that is the mod.. you should be all set.

-- Tom

[gf2020]

Tom, do you even need brakes when towing the Parker with the Forester? :brow

[Uncle Matt]

He doesn't need brakes. He just has to open the Subaru's window and throw out an anchor. When it catches he will eventually stop.