I'm screwed! Just found out I have free-backing drum brakes...so they won't work in reverse anyway!!!! I can't see buying new drum backing plate/shoe kits...looks like I'll be converting to EOH disc after all! Good for the trailer and my safety...bad for the wallet!

I'll be very interested in seeing how your project goes. I currently have a 32ft Zieman trailer under my Advantage with surge brakes on two axles. When I bought the boat (used), I found out the current surge disc system was not working at all! (nearly sh$$ myself going 80 on the freeway!) Anyway, I replaced a brake line on the rear axle that was broken, but I still don't have "great" brakes. The way the actuator is mounted, I can't figure out how I would secure it(keep it from moving). I guess that would just take welding the whole unit up. I have a controller already in my truck, since I have a dual axle equipment trailer with electric brakes, I'm hoping when I decide to take the plunge to EOH, it will work with the new system. Pappysucker, where in TN are you? I would be interested in paying someone who knows what they are doing but don't want to drive halfway cross the country. I have found no one here in central AR that does this kind of work.

CrownHawg, If you have the prodigy 3 controller, it has settings for both EoH brakes and Electric. It stores up to 5 settings in memory. Great controller.

Not sure what kind of controller I have, I bought it at TSC to control my equipment trailer. I will check this afternoon though. Thanks!

I'll keep this thread open as I go. I'm not afraid to tackle this but was just hoping to get by with an EOH actuator kit and keep the drums. But a main concern is to have brakes while backing down ramp, so my existing free-brake drum setups won't work. I could just replace all the drum shoes for less $$, but it's one of those "might as well do it right" situations. I'll be doing this with the boat on the trailer so it will be a little dicey. I found a tandem Kodiak kit with EOH actuator at Etrailer...would still need another axle kit and a P3 controller...$$$$$$$$

K71-650 Hyd Brake Actuator - $525, Prodigy P3 Controller - $148, Brake Away Kit - $30, plus shipping on all items.

I can get you a conversion kit to do that. Since you're going to discs I'd only put brakes on two axles but you'll have to make that call. Do you have 5,6, or 8 lug axles? BTW, the disc brakes require a 1600 psi actuator vs 1000 psi for the drums. There's no difference in the price.

I'm in Friendship, TN. About 250 miles from you.

The adapter that Dan posted the link to should square you away.

Oh I will be doing 3 axles! Brakes are one thing I would rather overkill than under equip. My whole point is to flat out NOT have to ever worry about braking again! Probably have to do something like this...http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brak.../T4843800.html... or this..http://www.etrailer.com/p-T4843700.html ...and add another axle set and a P2 or P3 controller. whew! if you say it real fast its really not that expensive considering the improvement.