Voided warranty

I would prefer disk brakes over some flimsy warranty. Don't let that dealer install ANYTHING.

Maybe the Lippert frame is so suspect that adding disk brakes would provide so much braking that the frame, specifically the pinbox area, would be at risk of failure from the extra stress. Nah, couldn't be...

Lyle

Slownsy wrote:
Frame and walls cracking by using brakes ? What engineered, I gues better brakes will rip it apart, delaminating cased by water,
Frank.

I think he was referring that the manufacturer would be looking at any excuse to void their warranty, to get out of fixing or paying for repairs no matter what the defect was.

Bob Vaughn wrote:
We were looking at a new 5th wheel.

IMO, it's best to find new trailers that offer the options you want rather than trying to convert them after the fact.

What BS!

The axles and brakes are warranted by their own manufacturer so the trailer assembly company doesn't enter the picture.

If you have an axle fail; see how quick you get turned over to Dexter or Lippert for warranty service.

Once you try disks, you will never consider drums again.

IMHO As a retired brake mechanic, what everyone keeps forgetting is that disc rears DO NOT need to be adjusted.

Also the trailer is not engineered for the brakes but for the frame that it sits on.

Drum brakes are the cheapest brakes to put on the trailer, disc braces cost as much as 2 to 3 times as drums because discs work on hydraulic fluid where drums work on electric on trailers.

They are easier to replace pads then drum shoes. :)

Send a PM to ronald73072
. That is Ron Russell , he owns Titan Performance Braking and sells and installe the Titan Disc brake systems on all trailers.. He can and will answer any and all questions about the subject...
If I had that choice , even if my warranty was to be voided, I would do it... Warranties are only 1-2 years, disc brakes are forever.... I made the swap and it was night and day....
If you want, you can PM me and I can send you all his contact info...

On edit-- I believe his complete disc brake kits are around $1800.00-$2000.00 shipped to your door... Depending on where you live, and his travels , he can also arrange for the install... I had a local weld shop who builds custom trailers do my install...it was less than $1000.00

If you have enough truck (front brakes) then...

"...the truth is that today's disc/drum setups are completely adequate for the majority of new cars. Remember that both disc and drum brake design has been vastly improved in the last 20 years. In fact, the current rear drum brake systems on today's cars would provide better stopping performance then the front disc setups of the '70s. And today's front disc brakes are truly exceptional in terms of stopping power. Combined with the fact that between 60 and 90 percent of a vehicle's stopping power comes from the front wheels, it's clear that a well-designed, modern drum brake is all that's required for most rear wheel brake duty."

Frame and walls cracking by using brakes ? What engineered, I gues better brakes will rip it apart, delaminating cased by water,
Frank.

christopherglenn wrote:
Void what warranty? The axle, yes it may. The AC, no it shouldn't. Remember the normal warranty is only 1 year - but almost all the individual parts of the trailer have their own individual warranty's. So at worst case you take delivery, and upgrade the brakes next spring - once the warranty is gone.

Not meaning the accessories like AC and things.
Things like the frame cracking. The sidwalls cracking/delaming.
Things that were "engineered" for that unit.
If they weren't engineered to be on it, the manufacturer holds the cards when it comes to their warranty.
I suppose you could challenge them and make them prove it was the fault of disks being added, but it's only a year warranty.

Sort of like don't chip your diesel truck and expect the warranty to cover a blown head gasket when they see that you've chipped it.