[kerneltugboat]

I think the all Stainless Kodiaks are worth every penny, even if you trailer short distances, it my opinion it is the sitting doing nothing after being dunked in saltwater that does most of the Damage. I bought a 12K Hi-Tech All stainless Hardware Float-On 8 years ago and had zero issues with the trailer or Brakes. My dad bought the 7K Hi-Tech about 6 years ago, but could only get the e-coated brakes at the time and they were done after 4 years, Kodiak has a kit with all Stainless Calipers and pins, with Cadnium coated rotors and mounting hardware that may be better than the e-coated, but not as good as the all stainless, but much cheaper especially if you have to do both axles.