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10-02-2014, 05:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chico
Posts: 641
M.O.C. #6933
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switching to disc brakes?
I am thinking of switching to disc brakes on my 2011 3400. Who did you use to do this? What brand brakes did you go to? What was the cost? Are you happy with the up grade?
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10-02-2014, 11:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
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Had my "08 3400RL upgraded to disc at MorRyde a few years ago from a rally special. It was the same year that Lippert offered the $2800 special for the Level Up. I don't remember the brand but I would never be without them again. Big difference and worth the investment. Just wish I had done the complete package with the IS.
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10-02-2014, 11:29 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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MorRyd did ours also along with the IS on a Rally special. If we ever have to buy a new rig will be having it done again. Like Dick I also can't remember the brand.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-02-2014, 12:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,701
M.O.C. #12947
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With or without the IS upgrade, you can get either Dexter or Kodiak disc brakes. Not sure, but I believe the Kodiak uses GM pads.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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10-02-2014, 04:27 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Huntsville
Posts: 149
M.O.C. #11148
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Bought mine at the 2014 Houston RV Show $1525.00 for kit utilizes Kodiak calipers, rotors and a Titan actuator, had installed by local Mechanic for $700.00. 2nd best upgrade I ave had done on our 2011 3100RL right behind Level-UP. BIG difference in stopping performance.
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10-03-2014, 12:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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As was mentioned, the Kodiak uses a readily available GM disc pad. The Dexter unit uses a Dexter specific pad that costs a wee bit more and is not nearly as easy to obtain if you're in need of it in a hurry.
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10-03-2014, 01:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
I checked on this a couple of years ago. The disk brake system was attractive price wise until I told them I was using a GM product for the TV. The cost of the converter to make the GM controller work with the system was almost as much as the disk brake system.
Does anyone know if this is still the case?
Phil P
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10-03-2014, 03:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Phil P
Hi
I checked on this a couple of years ago. The disk brake system was attractive price wise until I told them I was using a GM product for the TV. The cost of the converter to make the GM controller work with the system was almost as much as the disk brake system.
Does anyone know if this is still the case?
Phil P
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It wasn't with my 2006 with the Tekonsha Brake controller or my 2015 with the GM integrated brake controller, but your truck may have a different system. Give MorRyde a call and ask them.
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10-03-2014, 01:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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My project for the rally next year.
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10-03-2014, 01:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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MorRyde IS and Kodiak Hydraulic/Electric Disk brakes. I did not trust the suspension system handling an extra 40% of breaking torque.
Made the trip to Alaska and back with no problems. I did add 17.5 rims and "H" rated G114 tires.
Safe travels.
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04-24-2015, 01:01 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Gardners
Posts: 183
M.O.C. #7316
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by rohrmann
With or without the IS upgrade, you can get either Dexter or Kodiak disc brakes. Not sure, but I believe the Kodiak uses GM pads.
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Does the Kodiak 7K disc conversion fit Dexter 6K axles? Mine has an 8 bolt pattern and Kodiak shows a 6 bolt pattern for the 6K axle.
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04-26-2015, 05:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Latest Trailer Life has an article about Titan disc brake upgrade and mentioned that Titan has kits for most trailers and 8 lug as well as 6 lug. John
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04-26-2015, 07:26 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Newbury Park
Posts: 131
M.O.C. #11329
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I installed Kodiak brakes on my 6k axle from Etrailer P/n K2HR712 they are for 8 lug 1/2 studs with a Actulink 1600 Actuator. I have a 09 3000rk. Best investment I have made.
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04-27-2015, 12:55 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Gardners
Posts: 183
M.O.C. #7316
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I ordered the Kodiak K2HR712. It should be here any day now. Thanks!
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