How to Pick Out The Needed Components to Install Electric Over Hydraulic Disk Brakes on a Trailer

Question:

I looking to up grade to disc brakes on 35 ft 5th wheel toy hauler what kit do recommend does it include controller for power unit thanks

asked by: Pat M

Expert Reply:

To upgrade a trailer from drum brakes to electric over hydraulic brakes you are going to first need to know a few things bout your trailer so that you can pick out the correct parts. Check out the help article that I attached that will guide you through the entire process.

You are going to need to know what hubs you have on your trailer currently, the bolt pattern of the wheels on your trailer, how many axles you want brakes for, the capacity of the axles, and the diameter of the wheels on your trailer for a start. It's all covered in the help article.

For a brake controller you will need to go with one that is confirmed to work with electric over hydraulic actuators. The most popular one we carry is the P2 # 90885. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

expert reply by: Jameson C