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Old 12-02-2018, 08:49 AM   #1
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Disk Brakes - You Talked Me Into It!

Okay, I'm going to upgrade to Disk Brakes as soon as I get to Corpus Christi - Dec 15. So, does anyone know a dependable, reliable place to have this work done. If not there, I can wait until the Escapade in March.
 
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Old 12-03-2018, 07:55 AM   #2
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Contact these people. They have installers all over and can do it on site.

https://performancetrailerbraking.com/
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Old 12-03-2018, 08:38 AM   #3
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Contact these people. They have installers all over and can do it on site.

https://performancetrailerbraking.com/
Just had discs installed by this company. Great people to work with and the a mobile installer came right to the house and did the work. We had discs on our last rig and loved them. You will not be disappointed. If you have it done by them at a rally they will discount $100 of the brake kit and $100 of the install fee. Give them a call and see what their rally schedule is.

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Old 12-03-2018, 09:14 AM   #4
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is there really that much of a difference..? I guess disks are easier to work on but im not seeing the bigger picture I guess.
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Old 12-03-2018, 09:23 AM   #5
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Last, have you ever had a Car or Truck with the old Drum brakes then got a newer one with Discs? There's a reason just about all cars and trucks now come with Discs. Plus even drums on a car are better than the electric drums on RVs and Discs are better then both.
Many us with Discs, swear that we can stop the TV & RV combo better than the TV alone.
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Old 12-03-2018, 09:59 AM   #6
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is there really that much of a difference..? I guess disks are easier to work on but im not seeing the bigger picture I guess.
The stopping distance with the disc brakes is 1/2 the distance of the electric drum brakes, maybe less. The braking is also smoother.

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Old 12-03-2018, 10:09 AM   #7
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The stopping distance with the disc brakes is 1/2 the distance of the electric drum brakes, maybe less. The braking is also smoother.

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ok then 1/2 the distance seems like a worthy upgrade !!! something to look into I guess !
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Old 12-03-2018, 11:54 AM   #8
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is there really that much of a difference..? I guess disks are easier to work on but im not seeing the bigger picture i guess.
yes there is!!!
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Old 12-09-2018, 02:39 PM   #9
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What’s the cost for a disk brake upgrade, looking for the average.
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What’s the cost for a disk brake upgrade, looking for the average.
15-1600 if you do it yourself.

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Old 12-09-2018, 03:03 PM   #11
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I'm one of those that agrees that you can stop quicker with the disc brakes on an rv than the truck by it self. There is as much difference as between a truck with manual drum brakes and power disc brakes. Finding someone who doesn't like disc brakes is about as rare as finding someone who doesn't like Sailun tires. Zanetti's in Weatherford Tx. does the disc conversion and has had a write-up in Trailer Life magazine. You might want to check them out.
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Old 12-09-2018, 03:04 PM   #12
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Contact these people. They have installers all over and can do it on site.

https://performancetrailerbraking.com/

Thanks. I will check them out. We are currently in the Texas Hill Country and will head South next weekend.
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Old 12-09-2018, 03:05 PM   #13
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Just had discs installed by this company. Great people to work with and the a mobile installer came right to the house and did the work. We had discs on our last rig and loved them. You will not be disappointed. If you have it done by them at a rally they will discount $100 of the brake kit and $100 of the install fee. Give them a call and see what their rally schedule is.

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Thanks. I will check them out. We are currently in the Texas Hill Country and will head South next weekend.
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Contact these people. They have installers all over and can do it on site.

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Yes call these guys. Just put there brakes on.
Service was great. I even called them on Sunday about a question. They pick up phone.
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Old 12-09-2018, 04:06 PM   #15
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I'm one of those that agrees that you can stop quicker with the disc brakes on an rv than the truck by it self. There is as much difference as between a truck with manual drum brakes and power disc brakes. Finding someone who doesn't like disc brakes is about as rare as finding someone who doesn't like Sailun tires. Zanetti's in Weatherford Tx. does the disc conversion and has had a write-up in Trailer Life magazine. You might want to check them out.
Thanks, l’ll check’em out...
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Old 12-09-2018, 04:27 PM   #16
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I can assure one thing to anyone who has not done the disc brake upgrade . That is the fact that you will kick yourself in the a-- for not doing it sooner. The difference is simply amazing. Not saying I can stop on a dime, but I can come to a stop in a hurry if forced to do so.
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Old 12-09-2018, 04:56 PM   #17
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Need to set up a “Go Fund Me” page..., but no need to kick myself in the AZZ, I know the conversion/mod is the best thing to.
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Need to set up a “Go Fund Me” page..., but no need to kick myself in the AZZ, I know the conversion/mod is the best thing to.
Along with upgrading my brakes I replace axle with 8000 pound and bigger springs along with 17.5 rims and tires.
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This tires got to have 3 times more tread then any 16” tire. 4850 rate at 81mph.
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My RAM has noticibly weak brakes even driving solo. I upgraded the brakes and rotors and it made a significant difference in loaded and unloaded performance. Perhaps not as effective as trailer disks, but an overall compromise at half the cost
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Old 12-10-2018, 08:43 AM   #20
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Yes my RAM has weak brakes also. What did you put on to make them better? What was the cost. I already did the disk conversion on the Montana.
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