Drum break locked

[dingbat]

Re: Drum break locked

Kodiak is an OEM for the auto industry. They're business is brakes and brakes only.

Tiedown is a marine supplier that has their hands in everything.

I like the Tiedown actuators but they're brake assemblies have much to be desired. I certainly wouldn't sacrifice Kodiak's brakes quality just to be able to buy a kit.

 

[Tom P]

Re: Drum break locked

Well, I did all the price checking and to put 12?, 6 lug, disk breaks complete is about $600. I can redo with drum for about $200. So I'm going to go with drums for now. Please correct me if I'm wrong but the steps sound like:

(over view)
1.Jack up all three points
2.Remove the wheals
3.Remove the drum
4.Disconnect the break line
5.Remove the 5 bolts
6.Remove the old breaks
7.Add new breaks
8.Add 5 bolts
9.Reconnect the break line
10.Add drum
11.Add wheals
12.Bleed the lines

Do I need a line wrench to disconnect the break lines or will a 10mm open end do the trick?

Thanks much,

Tom

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Drum break locked

You forgot adjusting the brakes( <--- Notice the spelling of Brakes)

 

[dingbat]

Re: Drum break locked

What kind of brakes are you buying for $600? Eastern Trailers has 6 lug Kodiaks on sale right now for $139 a side.

http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.prodInfo&productID=6724&categoryID=302

 

[Tom P]

Re: Drum break locked

1 TIE DOWN Electric Reversing Solenoid #81103 @ $56.95
1 TIE DOWN ENGINEERING Model 66 Disc Brake Actuator @ $119.95
1 20' Single Axle Trailer DISC Brake Tubing Kit @ $76.95 (haven't measured yet)
2 KODIAK 12" Trailer Disc Brake Assy, S-CAD @ $279.90 a pair

Sub Total $533.75
Shipping $32.07
Total 565.82