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mhs4771 · 01-01-2014, 03:12 AM

Well if we look at Brake Technology, the electric Brakes on most Trailers has not changed since the beginning of time other than the change from 6 Volts to 12, while the weight and size has continued to go up and up.
For me with any of the bigger/heavier rigs, the only brakes I'll accept are Disc. Did the upgrade to our Monty and a world of difference, so it was a must when ordering our SOB. Now I'll admit if we were to have a brake failure on our SOB we'd need plenty of space to bring everything to a stop, but on the other side of the coin, the built-in exhaust brake does a wonderful job of slowing the entire setup down so little braking effort is required.
My experience and I'm sticking to it.

01-01-2014, 03:12 AM	#40
mhs4771 Montana Master Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sebring Posts: 3,666 M.O.C. #9969	Well if we look at Brake Technology, the electric Brakes on most Trailers has not changed since the beginning of time other than the change from 6 Volts to 12, while the weight and size has continued to go up and up. For me with any of the bigger/heavier rigs, the only brakes I'll accept are Disc. Did the upgrade to our Monty and a world of difference, so it was a must when ordering our SOB. Now I'll admit if we were to have a brake failure on our SOB we'd need plenty of space to bring everything to a stop, but on the other side of the coin, the built-in exhaust brake does a wonderful job of slowing the entire setup down so little braking effort is required. My experience and I'm sticking to it. __________________ Michelle & Ann 2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.