Disc Brake Conversion-Complete

[ford_truck_guy]

Swapped out my electric system for the Titan 13" Hydraulic Disc Kit on my Redwood Fifth Wheel ... the kit was right around $1800.00 and contained everything needed to do the install..

I now have a couple tows on the system and WOW ! ! ! What a difference.. It is truly is amazing just how great the system operates...

I purchased the kit from Ron Russell at Performance Trailer Braking...
and I had The Trailer Shoppe , in Leola PA do the install as I just did not have the time to do it now... If anyone is in the Eastern part of PA or even close , this place is fantastic!!!!!

[Leonandlisa]

ronald73072 wrote:
Leon,

There are several possibilities. I am with Performance Trailer Braking and install 100+ of the Titan System a year. Call me at 405-626-7009 if you still have a problem.

It ended up being a bad caliper, they replaced it for me and the system works great now, night and day difference from drum brakes.

Thanks for your offer to help!

[ford_truck_guy]

Roger10378 wrote:
Does Performance Trailer Braking have a web site? I am thinking about upgrading and trying to find the right parts for the right price.

Not that I am aware of... Cal Ron at the number above , he will tell you exactly what you need... You can than go in the Titan website and look at what it is...
Trust me , it will be the single best upgrade you can do.... !

[Roger10378]

Does Performance Trailer Braking have a web site? I am thinking about upgrading and trying to find the right parts for the right price.

[Mile_High]

Disks are wonderful! I have the factory disk on my Redwood (Kodiak/Carlisle). The dealer didn't even know they were available and was shocked when I pointed out the actuator in the cabinet on one of his inventory units.

[klr650goldwing]

Those kits are available on Ebay for 1595.

[Leonandlisa]

I bought a complete Titan kit for my two axle trailer, it locks up great when I pull the emergency safety brake. 3 out the 4 tires spin freely when the brake is off but one if very stiff, i can turn it with two hands and lots of force. I pulled everything apart and it floats well on the two studs, no binding. I pulled the caliper off and pulled the emergency brake to make the piston come out 1/2", then I used a c-clamp to push it back in, it was super tight. It is brand new so no rust, no marks, nothing visible to keep it from moving easily. When I reassembled it improved to my two handed turn, before this it was extremely hard to move. It is still harder to move than the others. I took it on a mile test drive and 3 discs were 130* and the 4th was 170*, so obviously I still have a problem. I have contacted the store I bought it at and requested a replacement caliper. Just thought I would check here if there is something I overlooked.

Thanks

Leon

[ford_truck_guy]

MAwolcott wrote:
Just out of curiosity. Is your 350 an SRW or DRW? I have a 2015 F350 SRW and will be looking for a new rig soon. Wondering if I should have taken it to the next step with the DRW.

It is a SRW

[Cummins12V98]

kirbybear wrote:
Autozone Lifetime Replacement

Does not make them good!

Per Kevin at Kodiak. "If you want the best pad for the disk brake application buy NAPA's BEST OE SemiMetallic pads."

I removed the Kodiak pads from my mew 16 MobileSuites and installed the NAPA pads recently and they do make a difference. Kevin said they only sold OK and Good pads because people won't spend the money on quality.

[kirbybear]

Autozone Lifetime Replacement

[MAwolcott]

Just out of curiosity. Is your 350 an SRW or DRW? I have a 2015 F350 SRW and will be looking for a new rig soon. Wondering if I should have taken it to the next step with the DRW.

[ronald73072]

The pads for the Titan & Kodiak 250cc Caliper fits all 7k, 7.2k & 8k axles and is a MKD-215 automotive pad available at any parts house.
There are different grades so talk to your parts house about upgrading the pad quality.

[rjsurfer]

Disc's were the best mod I made on my camper.

I'm on a cross country trip right now and seeing those down 6%-8% grade signs used to scare the **** out of me with the old drum set up. Now I look forward to them, can you believe it.


Ron W.

[midnightsadie]

watch the pads on, my boats they wear faster than shoes.

[LOFAT36]

ronald73072 wrote:
My name is Ron Russell, with Performance Trailer Braking. The only reason to bleed a 2nd time is if you are not confident you got all the air out the 1st time. I would not bleed a 2nd time unless you start feeling some loss of braking power. Remember disc brakes should fell the same every time so you will develop a sense if something is not right.
send me your email and I will send you the Brakerite manual.
ronald_russell@sbcglobal.net

Thanks Ron e-mail me at colter1949@gmail.com By the way, does sbc in your e-mail refer to small block chevy ? Thanks, Marty