Disk Brakes addition

[cjohnson]

Went to the Houston RV Show yesterday. There was a display there selling Titan disk brakes retro kits (www.titan-intl.com) Complete kit includes controller, hoses, lines, connectors, rotors, calipers, brackets, seals, bearings, basically everything needed to install. Show price for their 6K axles kit $1225.82, includes freight.
Has anyone utilized this brand or know anything good or negative?
Seriously considering purchasing, dealer said 8-10 hr install time.

[H. John Kohl]

I like my disc brakes done by MorRyde. I had their IS installed also because I did not feel the factory installed suspension (springs, Spring Hangers) could handle the extra 40% breaking. That extra 40% braking to my thinking meant 40% more torque on the already maxed out axles. Just something to think about.
Good luck.

[Ramblin Roadrunners]

If you have to pay the labor to have them installed and some forgotten extras not in the kit on broke or couldn't be used the price is easly another $1000-1500.

[DQDick]

I did the same thing John did for the same reasons.

[offroad71]

That is a good price if everything is included, brakes, bearings, hydro lines and actuator. The price I got from the show in Los Angeles last Oct. was $1900.

[01RAMer]

quote:Originally posted by cjohnson

Went to the Houston RV Show yesterday. There was a display there selling Titan disk brakes retro kits (www.titan-intl.com) Complete kit includes controller, hoses, lines, connectors, rotors, calipers, brackets, seals, bearings, basically everything needed to install. Show price for their 6K axles kit $1225.82, includes freight.
Has anyone utilized this brand or know anything good or negative?
Seriously considering purchasing, dealer said 8-10 hr install time.

Does your 5er have an 8 bolt pattern? I'm having problems finding 8 bolt disc brakes conversion for 6K axles. Titan site shows 6 bolt pattern. Do you know, does the 7K axle kit fit the 6K Dexter axle.

[cjohnson]

Yes, eight bolt pattern wheels on 7k brakes on 6k axles. That is the way Keystone built it. I replaced electric 7k brakes with the 13 inch 7K disk brakes from Titan/Kodiak. Install cost me $700.00. All in all well worth the time and money. Braking is much better! Just had trailer weighted at Escapees-Livingston. Pulling 3100 RL with 2011 Dodge Laramie, 1 ton dually, 4wd truck, both well under limits. Ready for full time.

[01RAMer]

Thanks for your help! I'll be placing my order today.