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02-18-2012, 02:54 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Harmony
Posts: 169
M.O.C. #10640
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Disk Brakes
Has anyone had hydraulic disk brakes installed on Monty? if so what are your comments. Thanks in advance Ken
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02-18-2012, 03:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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Had the MorRyde IS w/Disc Brakes installed at the end of the Fall Rally. Both great up-grades, as for the Disc, I wouldn't own another unit without them (Have an SOB on order and it includes the "G" rated tires and Disc Brakes). Stopping is greatly improved and not worried about grease contamination.
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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.
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02-18-2012, 03:52 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Holly Springs
Posts: 147
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Have had them for five years, love them. Had them installed at the same time I installed MorRyde IS.
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04-10-2012, 11:38 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: hopewell
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #9444
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. i had disc brakes installed two years ago and i'm sure they kept a mule deer off the front of the truck. i was running the brake controller on 9 with the drum brakes and with the disc brakes i run the controller on 5.
gene
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04-10-2012, 05:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,859
M.O.C. #8160
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I had the Moryde disc brakes installed 2 yrs ago and love them.
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05-04-2012, 04:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: New Market
Posts: 831
M.O.C. #375
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I have to ask, but just how big of a job is the change over?? Does it require you to change out the axles??
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05-04-2012, 04:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Dont have them, wish I did.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-04-2012, 05:13 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Friendship, Maine
Posts: 483
M.O.C. #6338
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I have the IS and the disk brakes. Much improved stopping.
When I trade rigs I will probably do the same.
Chip
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2012 Big Sky 3400, now an SOB 5th wheel
2007 Montana 3075 previously
2015 GMC 3500 Dually
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05-04-2012, 05:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Native Tex
I have to ask, but just how big of a job is the change over?? Does it require you to change out the axles??
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No axle change required. Had mind for 7 years.
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05-04-2012, 08:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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Don't forget to check your brake controller. I thought I had read in the past that converting from electric to hydraulic brakes MIGHT require a change for whatever controller you use. Some controllers only work with all electric systems while others can work with either.
This would be a nice mod to have but we don't go out enough to justify the cost. I don't like driving in the rain when towing because I had an occasion that the controller reported intermittent faults even though the brakes still worked and checked out fine. The brake controller alarm worries DW more than me. I understand a hydraulic disc system could prevent this besides the improved stopping capability. There's no question they would be a good mod.
I think the factory does not do this as standard yet, because they make too much money on the option and drums are probably a lot cheaper to install.
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05-05-2012, 02:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Disk brakes require a brake controller that will work with hydraulic braking systems. From what I've seen posted, most factory installed TV controllers will not work with them.
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05-05-2012, 02:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Wylie
Posts: 532
M.O.C. #9139
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I am having the Moryde I/S with disk brakes installed next week. Everybody I talk to who has had it done says they will not own another trailer that does not have it installed. Everybody I have talked to says it makes a big difference regardless of trailer brand.
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