It's those damn disc brake calipers again

[colbysmith]

Just talked to WaterBill yesterday and sounds like he just had the same problem. He also puts a lot of mileage on his trailer. He has the same brakes I believe, DB-35.

[Salmon Fisher]

I recently replaced all my brake pads and have the Tie Down brand. One of the calipers needed to be replaced. Went on Etrailer.com and found this Kodiak dacromet caliper to be less expensive and made from cast iron, instead of the aluminum Tie Down. BTW no problem so far with rubber bushings coming out of the old Tie Down calipers.


https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Kodiak/KDBC225DAC.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1672411816&gbraid=0AAAAAD_vMtlAB72ykAZ7fHVJcHmgCYKHM&gclid=CjwKCAjwgb_CBhBMEiwA0p3oOFH1vVIQ_VeV88L18xDOK-pTyqTqw5dUk-7QePDsIfJjN1-6bmcHCxoCHXYQAvD_BwE

[colbysmith]

I wonder if those will interchange with the DB-35's? Currently I have 3 or 4 spare DB-35 Calipers, with brake pads, and then also several sets of spare brakpads. And just received ten caliper boots (p/n 33305). I think once my spare caliper boots are gone through, I will either consider swapping to a different caliper, or replace it all with fully electric brakes. It appears those Kodiak brakes have a bronze bushing, but inside of a rubber outer bushing. Still, I think having only the rubber bushing is not holding up to any heat.

[CPlay]

My caliper pins do not have the rubber cap enclosing the end. Maybe this cap is just trapping the heat. I would keep the slide pins well greased. Maybe cut a hole at least 2/3 the diameter of the caliper pin diameter, centered in the end of the cap? This might allow enough airflow to keep the pins cool enough to not melt the bushing. Maybe just try it on the troublesome calipers? If this works, it is a cheap fix. Good luck. -Jeff-

[Salmon Fisher]

Colby,

I would call Etrailer and ask if those Kodiak calipers cross reference with yours. Or you can look it up on that website, there are lots of questions for each product and Etrailer publishes both questions and answers.

Patrick

[Donald Tyson]

Wow, maybe I'll stick with my single axle surge brakes.