New disc rotor not centered

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cheers731

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I bought a new set of Kodiak disc brake kit and installed them to the trailer today. No problem on the left side, but with some difficulty to bolt the cliper on the right side. After finishing the installation, the disd was touching the outer pad on the front edge producing a little drag. The trailer was a 92 model with no caliper on when I bought 2 wks ago. What can I do now to make it straight or did I do something wrong?
This is my first time install a trailer disc brake.
Any input is appreciated greatly.
Thanks,
Frank
 
bruceb58

bruceb58

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Re: New disc rotor not centered

Almost sounds like the brake flange that you bolt the caliper mount to is bent.
 
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cheers731

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Re: New disc rotor not centered

Thanks for the response. Is it safe that I hammer the bracet back to right alignment?

Frank
 
bruceb58

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Re: New disc rotor not centered

Absolutely not. Is that what it appears to be?

If I were you I would have a new bracket welded on there. It has to be held in a jig and be perfectly perpindicular to the axle. It is very critical.
 
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