Disk Brakes

[kenandjudy]

Has anyone had hydraulic disk brakes installed on Monty? if so what are your comments. Thanks in advance Ken

[mhs4771]

Had the MorRyde IS w/Disc Brakes installed at the end of the Fall Rally. Both great up-grades, as for the Disc, I wouldn't own another unit without them (Have an SOB on order and it includes the "G" rated tires and Disc Brakes). Stopping is greatly improved and not worried about grease contamination.

[rapidrobert]

Have had them for five years, love them. Had them installed at the same time I installed MorRyde IS.

[paddler67]

.i had disc brakes installed two years ago and i'm sure they kept a mule deer off the front of the truck. i was running the brake controller on 9 with the drum brakes and with the disc brakes i run the controller on 5.
gene

[c214dick]

I had the Moryde disc brakes installed 2 yrs ago and love them.

[Native Tex]

I have to ask, but just how big of a job is the change over?? Does it require you to change out the axles??

[1retired06]

Dont have them, wish I did.

[Chip]

I have the IS and the disk brakes. Much improved stopping.

When I trade rigs I will probably do the same.

Chip

[bigmurf]

quote:Originally posted by Native Tex

I have to ask, but just how big of a job is the change over?? Does it require you to change out the axles??

No axle change required. Had mind for 7 years.

[Art-n-Marge]

Don't forget to check your brake controller. I thought I had read in the past that converting from electric to hydraulic brakes MIGHT require a change for whatever controller you use. Some controllers only work with all electric systems while others can work with either.

This would be a nice mod to have but we don't go out enough to justify the cost. I don't like driving in the rain when towing because I had an occasion that the controller reported intermittent faults even though the brakes still worked and checked out fine. The brake controller alarm worries DW more than me. I understand a hydraulic disc system could prevent this besides the improved stopping capability. There's no question they would be a good mod.

I think the factory does not do this as standard yet, because they make too much money on the option and drums are probably a lot cheaper to install.

[Tom S.]

Disk brakes require a brake controller that will work with hydraulic braking systems. From what I've seen posted, most factory installed TV controllers will not work with them.

[RickW]

I am having the Moryde I/S with disk brakes installed next week. Everybody I talk to who has had it done says they will not own another trailer that does not have it installed. Everybody I have talked to says it makes a big difference regardless of trailer brand.