Brake Conversion Electric To Hydraulic Disc
Has anyone had experience or heard of anyone converting their all electric trailer brakes to Electric over Hydraulic Disc Brakes? Is there a Kit on the market? I am capable of doing the conversi...
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cruzbill wrote:
4x, I did my boat (3500# single axle) and 5th wheel (tandem 7,000# axles). The boat uses a surge coupler as the hydraulic component; the 5ver uses the elec over hyd actuator. The brakes are sized by the axle rating, common sizes are 3,500#; 5,000# and 6k or 7k and by brake size (diameter of brake drum or rotor). My 5ver used a 16" wheel, 13" rotor on the 7k axles. Try Eastern Marine (Trailer Parts Superstore)
They are very knowledgeable and have a video on a disc brake installation. Also, Southwest wheel, although their prices are higher.
Cost for a 3.5k tandem axle trailer is about $1,000, plus the cost of brake line and flex hose, brackets and fluid. What type and size of trailer do you have?
Thanks for the clarification and the added info.
I have no problem with the wiring or installation or that it doesnt come as a complete kit...although I was hoping it would just to keep things simple.
I have a 30 foot TT with dual 6 thousand LB axles. All Dexter I believe. My brake controller is part of the factory equipment on my truck and so far it's been great.
How has it performed since you installed it?
