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07-13-2014, 06:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ione
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M.O.C. #11371
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Disc Brakes
Have a 2011 Big Sky 3580 and am looking at changing the brakes to disc brakes. Am near Sacramento Ca . Anyone had this done around here? Who would you suggest to do the job? Were you happy with the work? Cost?
Frank
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07-13-2014, 11:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
We had considered doing that but Dexter said the axels used by Keystone on our trailer wouldn’t accept disk brakes.
Phil P
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07-14-2014, 02:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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When considering disk brakes, axles, springs and spring hangers must be evaluated. Can they handle the increased torque/stress. I would have IS installed with disk brakes.
Mike
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07-14-2014, 04:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Huntsville
Posts: 149
M.O.C. #11148
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I have installed titan disk brakes, purchased at the Feb 2014 RV show in Houston. Cost was around $1600.00, plus installation. Kit comes complete with all parts needed to convert. Our 2011 3100RL was equipped with 6k axles and had 7k self adjusting electric brakes. No problem in the conversion. Kit came with need bearings, 13" hubs, etc. Hard part is running the Hydraulic lines. I paid $700.00 to have the whole thing installed. Kit comes with Titan Electric over Hydraulic actuator. Once installed, our existing Ram 2011, factory brake controller recognized the actuator and works fine.
( http://www.titan-intl.com/files/Trai...brochure_F.pdf)
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07-14-2014, 05:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chico
Posts: 641
M.O.C. #6933
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Check with Manteca RV they can likely do it they installed out level up system and I was really happy with the quality of work done.
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07-14-2014, 08:21 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,696
M.O.C. #4831
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I haven't done it (yet). Besides your local dealer, Allied Trailer on West El Camino in Sacramento is an option They have done a lot of work for us and friends. They upgraded the axles on the previous RV for me and I was pleased with the work. They repaired my sister's Laredo after a tire let go and shredded the floor, 120V, 12V, and water lines. They seem equipped to handle just about any repair/modification.
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07-15-2014, 06:33 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: phoenix
Posts: 33
M.O.C. #12202
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Is their a big difference in how well the disc will handle a quick stop compared to drums? My drums on 2012 3402rl won't even lock up hardly on gravel.
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07-15-2014, 07:53 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: phoenix
Posts: 33
M.O.C. #12202
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How much difference is their for emergency type stoppping with rotors, Because I've had a situation before and I was not impressed with stopping distance with drums...
2012 3402rl. Will hardly even brake enough to turn lose gravel. I do have 7000 lb axles.
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