Am considering having my current brakes (drum) swapped out for a disc brake system. Present systems is not very effective and I have had the brakes adjusted and checked numerous times with no improvement. Has anyone done this and were you happy with the results? Cheaper than buying a new rig and don't know what rigs would have a disc system on them. Thanks and travel safe.

Hi,Are you considering changing the drum brakes on your travel trailer or fifth wheel to disk brakes? This place can help with all the parts.ETrailer.comIf you plan on changing your car's drum brakes to disks, there are also several converters that can change the 60's era drum brakes to something more modern. Fred.

A little more information would be helpful. You posted on Dinghy Towing. Are you wanting to convert brakes in Dolly, car or motor home?

Sorry about lack of details. Thinking of making the change on my 15,000lb Bristol Bay 5er. TV is 2012 F350 DRW.

Planning to make the upgrade/changeover this Winter on our 12k pound (empty) Carriage Cameo. I have never read anything negative about disc. Seems those with them say they will never tow another without discs.We plan to do the change over ourselves. It is pretty simple, actually. There are a number of videos online such as places like YouTube. Good luck, Phillip

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Sundance07
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
I have 4 wheel disc brakes on my Citation Supreme as a factory option.

All I can say is, WOW are these brakes awesome! If you do a conversion I think you will be very happy.
buc1980
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
I have them on my Kountry Star. Very good improvement.
vietvet66-67
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
You will love the way it will stop. Have them on mine and love them.
pcm1959
Explorer II
Jul 26, 2013
Planning to make the upgrade/changeover this Winter on our 12k pound (empty) Carriage Cameo. I have never read anything negative about disc. Seems those with them say they will never tow another without discs.
We plan to do the change over ourselves. It is pretty simple, actually. There are a number of videos online such as places like YouTube. Good luck, Phillip
JohnnyT
Explorer II
Jul 26, 2013
Moved from class A forum
NuttyTexans
Explorer
Jul 26, 2013
Sorry about lack of details. Thinking of making the change on my 15,000lb Bristol Bay 5er. TV is 2012 F350 DRW.
workhardplayha1
Explorer
Jul 26, 2013
A little more information would be helpful. You posted on Dinghy Towing. Are you wanting to convert brakes in Dolly, car or motor home?
Golden_HVAC
Explorer
Jul 26, 2013
Hi,

Are you considering changing the drum brakes on your travel trailer or fifth wheel to disk brakes? This place can help with all the parts.

ETrailer.com

If you plan on changing your car's drum brakes to disks, there are also several converters that can change the 60's era drum brakes to something more modern.

Fred.

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