Changing trailer brakes from drums to disc.
11-05-2002, 11:26 AM
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Changing trailer brakes from drums to disc.
Anyone do this? What kind of cost is involved? I need new brakes and i'm thinking about switching to disk. Is it worth the expense or touble?
11-05-2002, 11:44 AM
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I replaced my drum with drum again and wish I would of did the disk conversion. After one season my brakes are acting up again. The price is similar. I was just weary of those "bolt on conversions". It seem like you always run into some snag.
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11-05-2002, 11:50 AM
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I am going to do the same thing. I have one axle on my tandem trailer with drum brakes, and I am going to all for discs. Brian, TOPDJ; did this on his with the Tiedown Engineering kit, and said it was easy. Do a search for his post.
I spoke w/ my trailer manufacturer, and he does not like the Tiedown system. I am having both of my axles replaced, and I think he is going to supply disc brakes on the new axles for me. I can also get them locally at a campler place for $145 each wheel. Champion trailer parts (on the web) has them for about $100 each wheel. I was also told I need to change out the plunger/actuator in the surge controller to go from drum to disk brakes. I am learning as I go, but hope to have it all done in 2 weeks or less.
I spoke w/ my trailer manufacturer, and he does not like the Tiedown system. I am having both of my axles replaced, and I think he is going to supply disc brakes on the new axles for me. I can also get them locally at a campler place for $145 each wheel. Champion trailer parts (on the web) has them for about $100 each wheel. I was also told I need to change out the plunger/actuator in the surge controller to go from drum to disk brakes. I am learning as I go, but hope to have it all done in 2 weeks or less.
11-05-2002, 11:51 AM
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I just reworked my brake system a few weeks ago. I have the electric over hydraulic six-disk system. I had the rotors turned, but I still had a “pulsing” when using the brakes like they were warped. Anyway, I took the chance to make a change and replaced the rotors, calipers and everything to stainless steel. A little pricey, but I think I will save in the long run. So if you’re upgrading to disk, and you dump in the salt, consider going stainless.
11-05-2002, 11:51 AM
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www.championtrailers.com has everything you need.
Also try Mr. Offshore from here on OSO. He sells trailers and parts!
Also try Mr. Offshore from here on OSO. He sells trailers and parts!
11-05-2002, 12:01 PM
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I'm going to do it as soon as I can get the boat off the trailer. But I need advise if I should do two or all three axles. Will probably use Xtreme in Riverside as they do great work and have recently received a lot of very positive publicity.
11-05-2002, 01:04 PM
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Trailrite replaced mine using Demco parts with a 2 year warranty. Cost was about $1600 for 2 axles. Well worth the money. You can buy cheaper parts, but, I'm told they won't last.
11-05-2002, 01:23 PM
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I did my trailer and it was easy. Northern Tools sells a kit made my TIE DOWN, about 120 per wheel and I highly recommend them. Installation a breeze and work great. I hate Drums
