stopping distance, disk vs drum
I've seen a lot of anecdotal information about stopping distance improvements when switching from drum to disk. What I can't find is a rigorous test that compares pre- and post-switch stopping distan...
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My two RVs with 12x2 drums were so bad, even with all the new 7k parts and heavier wire, I dreaded that I'd ever need to make a true panic stop. BTW, I verified full volts and amps at the magnets. I put on the 13" discs, the 2.5" calipers and Carlisle HBA 1600 psi actuator on my current 15k gvw 5er and they will lock the wheels. FWIW, I have a big gooseneck cargo trailer with 12" drums and it stops fine but it has much bigger magnets. The RV and cargo trailers both have Dexter 6k axles, 8 lug, 16" wheels but the cargo trailer has bigger magnets and I think the wires are white. I will try the bigger magnets if I ever have another RV wit drums. Craig
