{"product_id":"kodiak-dbc-225-ceramic-disc-brake-pad-kit-fits-3-500-6-000-lb-trailer-axles-10-in-12-in-rotors-4-pads-mpn-k71-dbc-225-pad","title":"Dexter Kodiak K71-DBC-225-PAD Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set for 3,500-6,000 lb Trailer Axles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dexter Kodiak K71-DBC-225-PAD is a ceramic replacement brake pad set built for the Kodiak 225 disc brake caliper used on 3,500 - 6,000 lb capacity trailer axles. The set uses a ceramic friction lining designed to resist fade and wear under repeated trailer stops, paired with a Dacromet-coated backing plate that guards against the corrosion trailer brakes are constantly exposed to from road spray, salt, and moisture. Each kit includes 2 inner pads and 2 outer pads, giving you a complete pad set for one caliper. Because the pads are packaged on their own, they are intended as a direct pad replacement for an existing Kodiak 225 caliper rather than a full caliper assembly. This makes routine brake maintenance straightforward: swap in fresh ceramic pads without replacing the caliper housing itself, extending the service life of your trailer's disc brake system. The K71-DBC-225-PAD is cross-referenced to the OEM equivalent part number DBC-225-CERM-PAD, so it is a drop-in match for trailers and axle assemblies already spec'd for that pad. It is a straightforward maintenance item for boat, utility, and equipment trailers running Kodiak 225-series disc brakes rated to 3,500 - 6,000 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dexter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e K71-DBC-225-PAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kodiak by Dexter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic friction lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacking Plate Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dacromet coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 inner pads, 2 outer pads (services 1 caliper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxle Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,500 - 6,000 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Equivalent Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e DBC-225-CERM-PAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eKodiak 225 disc brake calipers on trailer axles rated 3,500 - 6,000 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaces (OEM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDBC-225-CERM-PAD\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat axle capacity is the K71-DBC-225-PAD brake pad set rated for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dexter Kodiak K71-DBC-225-PAD is rated for trailer axles with a capacity of 3,500 to 6,000 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many pads come in the K71-DBC-225-PAD kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes 4 pads total: 2 inner pads and 2 outer pads, enough to service one Kodiak 225 disc brake caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material are the pads made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e K71-DBC-225-PAD uses a ceramic friction lining on a Dacromet-coated backing plate for corrosion resistance in wet trailer environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit include the caliper?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The K71-DBC-225-PAD is a pad set only; the Kodiak 225 caliper and other caliper components are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the K71-DBC-225-PAD the same as the DBC-225-CERM-PAD?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the OEM equivalent part number for the Dexter Kodiak K71-DBC-225-PAD is DBC-225-CERM-PAD, so it cross-references directly to that part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does this brake pad set weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The K71-DBC-225-PAD ceramic brake pad set weighs 2.8 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these pads fit any trailer disc brake caliper?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, the K71-DBC-225-PAD is designed specifically for Kodiak 225 disc brake calipers on axles rated 3,500 - 6,000 lbs, not other Kodiak caliper sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose ceramic pads over standard friction pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic friction linings, like those used in the K71-DBC-225-PAD, generally hold up better to repeated braking and resist wear compared to standard organic pad materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine Dexter part?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, K71-DBC-225-PAD is a genuine Dexter part number sold under the Kodiak by Dexter brake product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should trailer disc brake pads be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement timing depends on usage and towing conditions; when pads on a Kodiak 225 caliper show visible wear, the K71-DBC-225-PAD provides a direct ceramic pad replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dexter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991264669915,"sku":"DEX-K71-DBC-225-PAD","price":41.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/Kodiak-by-Dexter-3500-to-6000bs-E-Coat-Ceramic-Disc-Brake-Pads-K71-DBC-225-PAD__20581.1747363795.500.750.jpg?v=1785188031","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/kodiak-dbc-225-ceramic-disc-brake-pad-kit-fits-3-500-6-000-lb-trailer-axles-10-in-12-in-rotors-4-pads-mpn-k71-dbc-225-pad","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}