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04-18-2018, 09:01 AM
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Disc Brakes - 5er
I purchased a new 5er this past summer. I have an appointment next month to have MORryde Independent Suspension installed. I've also included the Disc Brakes in the schedule but I am not totally sold on them.
Is there a noticeable difference between the RV drum brakes and a Disc Brake system?
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John, Joyce and Zoie (our 17# Guard Dog)
2018 Ford F-450 KR / 2019 Mobile Suites 40KSSB4
Fulltiming since 2008 and loving it
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04-18-2018, 09:06 AM
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I had drum brakes on my Teton. Upgraded them to Disc. Done it myself. Best money ever spent on our home.
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2003 Teton Grand Freedom. 2006 Freightliner Century 120 with Detroit 14L and Ultrashift.2016 Smartcar carry on deck. Full time going from job to job. Building and maintaining plants across the USA. Sold 2006 Mobile Suites 32TK3
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04-18-2018, 09:08 AM
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Get the discs--you won't regret the money spent on safety.
Had previous Suites with larger electric brakes, now newer one with discs--will never go back to electric.
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'16 40QBH Phaeton
'21 Sahara HA toad
'15 38RSSA Mobile Suites--traded
'05 36TK3 Mobile Suites--retired but not forgotten
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04-18-2018, 09:37 AM
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There is a significant difference. It sure is nice having the trailer stop itself without pushing the truck...
I won't have a 5er without them.
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Doug & Cindy
2014 Cedar Creek 36ckts, Disc Brakes, EMS, Trav'lr, 20k GooseBox
2018 Ram 2500 CCSB CTD 4x4 RASS
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04-18-2018, 04:46 PM
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Totally worth it.
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2017 F-350 CC DRW 6.7
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04-18-2018, 04:52 PM
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Any manufacturer of disc brakes recommended above another?
Would like some installed on my 5vr next spring or later this fall.
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04-18-2018, 05:24 PM
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Got mine from Etrailer.com. Very simple. Take everything off and throw in the trash. Clean up spindle, pack bearings, place in hubs, bolt on caliper bracket, install hub, bolt on caliper, wheel. Run brake lines and mount cylinder. bleed system.
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2003 Teton Grand Freedom. 2006 Freightliner Century 120 with Detroit 14L and Ultrashift.2016 Smartcar carry on deck. Full time going from job to job. Building and maintaining plants across the USA. Sold 2006 Mobile Suites 32TK3
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04-18-2018, 05:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe11
Any manufacturer of disc brakes recommended above another?
Would like some installed on my 5vr next spring or later this fall.
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I would never go back to drum brakes.
I have never heard of a dissatisfied customer of Performance Trailer Braking.
https://performancetrailerbraking.com/
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2016 Arctic Fox 29-5K
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04-18-2018, 05:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gray01
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Prices I saw way out of line.
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2003 Teton Grand Freedom. 2006 Freightliner Century 120 with Detroit 14L and Ultrashift.2016 Smartcar carry on deck. Full time going from job to job. Building and maintaining plants across the USA. Sold 2006 Mobile Suites 32TK3
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04-18-2018, 06:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by glennwest
Prices I saw way out of line.
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They are out of line maybe for those who know how to do it.
The cost for Mr. Badwrench (me) could rapidly escalate way beyond that of hiring a skilled tech.
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2016 F-350, 6.7 4x4 CCLB DRW
2016 Arctic Fox 29-5K
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04-18-2018, 06:17 PM
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Having owned a couple auto repair centers, it was second nature for me to research the systems, install the brakes, run the hydro lines, mount the actuator and connect the wiring on my own. About 5 hours and a couple beers later it was done. It was fun for me to make this improvement on my own. There is a great sense of satisfaction doing things like this without having to pay a professional.
I will be adding them to my 27’ enclosed snowmobile trailer this summer.
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Doug & Cindy
2014 Cedar Creek 36ckts, Disc Brakes, EMS, Trav'lr, 20k GooseBox
2018 Ram 2500 CCSB CTD 4x4 RASS
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04-18-2018, 06:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJNCJ
Having owned a couple auto repair centers, it was second nature for me to research the systems, install the brakes, run the hydro lines, mount the actuator and connect the wiring on my own. About 5 hours and a couple beers later it was done. It was fun for me to make this improvement on my own. There is a great sense of satisfaction doing things like this without having to pay a professional.
I will be adding them to my 27’ enclosed snowmobile trailer this summer.
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Only bad part about the install was crawling around under the 5ther. I'm 61 and I was fine doing it.
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2003 Teton Grand Freedom. 2006 Freightliner Century 120 with Detroit 14L and Ultrashift.2016 Smartcar carry on deck. Full time going from job to job. Building and maintaining plants across the USA. Sold 2006 Mobile Suites 32TK3
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04-18-2018, 07:11 PM
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That’s true! At 58 I still get around okay but the joints will voice their objections from time to time...
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Doug & Cindy
2014 Cedar Creek 36ckts, Disc Brakes, EMS, Trav'lr, 20k GooseBox
2018 Ram 2500 CCSB CTD 4x4 RASS
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04-18-2018, 08:11 PM
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As others have said, wouldn't own one without them. I'd put the brakes far higher on the priority list than the MorRyde IS, and I have both on my trailer.
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