Disc Brake Conversion for 5th Wheel Trailer with 8-Lug/12-Inch Hub/Drums and Tandem 6K Axles
Question:
I am looking for a disc brake conversion for my fifth wheel. I have 8 lug, 12 inch drum, tandem 6000# axles Lippert.
asked by: Dave H
Expert Reply:
Converting a 5th wheel trailer from electric drum brakes to electric-over-hydraulic disc brakes will require a couple of items: the disc brake kit of hub/rotors and calipers, a brake line kit, an electric-over-hydraulic actuator, a breakaway kit and a brake controller such as the excellent Prodigy P3 # 90195. The linked article covers each of these items and is a good starting point for planning your project.
A link is provided that will show you all disc brake kits with the 8-on-6-1/2-inch bolt pattern. These kits start at a 7K rating, use 13-inch rotors and are suitable for 16-inch and larger wheels. You have options for the materials and finish, including raw finish, protective E-Coat, Dacromet or stainless steel.
For a tandem axle brake line kit you'll use Demco # DM5425 and for an electric-over hydraulic actuator you can use the CTS # HBA16. For a breakaway kit I suggest Tekonsha # 50-85-313.
Finally the brake controller I recommend is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 which is among the easiest to use and most reliable units on the market.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-axle
- Tandem-axle
- Triple-axle
- LED Tester
- Tekonsha
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Line Kit for Tandem Torsion-Axle Trailers - Drum or Disc Brakes
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 15 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Steel Line and Flexible Hose
- Brake Line Kits
- Tandem Axle
- Demco
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1600 psi
- Disc Brakes
- Hydrastar
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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