Electric Brakes for Fifth Wheel

I put new brakes on my 5er once hoping for better results that did not happen. Then I put the disc brakes on and WOW what a difference I can stop the entire rig with just the trailer brakes now. Wish I had installed disc brakes the first time.

Try this place on line. I just bought the 12" x 2" never adjust brake assembly for my BIL's gooseneck trailer. Unbolt the old backing plate, attach the new assembly, connect the wires. Reasonable price also.

Rich

Dexter is a good brand. Look at the tag on your axles as you may have Dexter axles. That is what I have (7000lb) and my brakes work fine.

donn0128 wrote:
Instead of spending a few dollars on new old technology, why not upgrade to disc brakes and tow happy and secure in its braking ability.

Sounds reasonable, but staying with electric brakes for simplicity. Looking at these Never Adjust, looking for opinions.

Instead of spending a few dollars on new old technology, why not upgrade to disc brakes and tow happy and secure in its braking ability.

Have you checked to be sure your brakes aren't "greased"?

is it friday yet? wrote:
All I know, is I want better brakes on our Montana 5th. Even after being checked by the dealer, I don't think it stops well enough, even with brake controller at the max. I'm wondering if a disc brake conversion would be worth it.

I am with you. Sucks stopping so gotta do something.

All I know, is I want better brakes on our Montana 5th. Even after being checked by the dealer, I don't think it stops well enough, even with brake controller at the max. I'm wondering if a disc brake conversion would be worth it.

Montana list these, and I measured, at 12" x 2", axles at 6750 lbs each. Looking at whole assembly. eTrailer has couple of brands, so seeing what others recommend.

I M pretty sure you can go with a bigger brake on 7000lb axels, not sure if they are self adjusting,12 1/4x 2 1/2 i believe are available.