Description
Mechanical Disc Caliper Parts
Mechanical disc caliper parts for Alko calipers also fit other branded calipers, in many cases.
Ideal for single axle trailers up to 1.5t and tandem trailers up to 2000kg. Further, mechanical calipers fit both 10″ and 12′ disc rotors.
There are four types of Alko® mechanical caliper
- 1400kg forward Pull
- 1400kg center pull
- 2000kg forward pull
- 2000kg center pull
The maximum braking capacity is 1300kg on 16″ Wheels and 1400kg 14″ wheels on a 45mm Axles and larger.
- Mechanical Disc Brakes
- Galvanised disc caliper body and lever.
- Stainless steel sliding bushes and adjusting bolts.
- Suits independent rubber suspension axles and beam axles.
- Suitable for disc thickness from 10mm to 15mm.
- Disc and Caliper range to fit wheels from 13″ to 16″ diameter.
- Dual brake ratios.
- Easy to operate and adjust.
Adjusting the cable removes slack from stretched cable. Also, adjust the bolt on the caliper to align the brake pads.
Popular mechanical disc caliper to suit 10″ and 12″ disc rotors.
Anti-rattle clip on the disc caliper pads helps prevent chatter however, they are only available on Al-ko new calipers.
Furthermore, they help keep the disc pads square to the braking surface on the disc rotor.
Do you have trouble reversing boat trailers? Checkout this caravan reversing guide.
Caliper trailer parts available below
- Forward Pull Alko Caliper
- Center Pull Alko Caliper
- Caliper Adjustment screw and nut
- Galvanised Caliper block
- Inner Bush Alko – stainless 16.8mm OD
- Inner Bush Import – stainless 15.8mm OD
- Centre Pull Alko Caliper
- Centre Pull Alko Caliper Arm
- Forward Pull Alko Caliper
- Forward Pull Alko Caliper Arm
- Hydraulic Caliper Pads (new) – 1 pad
- Standard Mechanical Disc Pads Universal – 1 pad (no anti rattle spring)
Tip: Tighten the disc caliper bolt then back it off 1/2 turn.
Brake adjustment prevents pad chatter and keeps the disc pads perfectly aligned during braking.
Use the brake adjuster at the rear of the override coupling to remove slack from the cable.
Finally, purchase new hydraulic brake parts for hydraulic braking systems here
Mechanical Disc Caliper Parts
Couplemate Trailer Parts sells only the best quality Mechanical Disc Caliper Parts and caravan spare parts throughout Australia.
Customers are welcome to either pickup or take advantage of our low freight rates. Express shipping to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, and Hobart.
We also ship products to New Zealand via Australia Post Air Express.
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Damo –
You say tighten and loosen one turn and half a turn in the same article ! So which one is it?
mike –
i have found the al – ko brakes the best thanks
Steve Wotherspoon –
Hello Mike, Having sold and repaired most of the disc calipers on the market, I would tend to agree. Thank you for your comment Mike, Steve Wotherspoon