Parts Needed to Convert 5th Wheel Trailer from Drum Brakes to EOH Disc Brakes
Question:
Im looking at converting my 5th wheel camper to Hyd. Disc brakes The camper has 2 Dexter Axels 12X2 drums brakes, also the drums has 8 - 1/2 in. studs I have a Prodigy P2 controller Will this work What would be the Total cost on everything, except labor
asked by: Donald G
Helpful Expert Reply:
Converting your 5th wheel trailer from drum to disc brakes will require new disc brake assemblies of course, an electric-over-hydraulic actuator like # HBA16 that converts the electrical signal from your P2 # 90885 into hydraulic pressure, brakes lines (if the trailer had electric drum brakes) and new hub/rotors that use the same bearings as your original drums. I suggest you check out the linked article that covers each of these items. Links to each item category are included in the article. Since your trailer already has brake flanges and a breakaway kit these items can be re-used.
You will want to confirm the weight rating of each Dexter axle on the trailer to let you select a brake kit rated correctly. I linked all disc brake kits that fit your 8-on-6-1/2-inch wheel bolt pattern. Kits come in two basic varieties, ones with hub/rotors (what you need) and ones with rotors only. You also have choices of the finish on the brake kits, which are offered in a raw finish, an e-coat finish, Dacromet or stainless steel. Prices vary (considerably) depending on the finish chosen.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 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
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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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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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 13" Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - Dacromet - 8,000-lb Dexter Axle
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- LH
- RH
- 8000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- 8 on 6-1/2
- Hub and Rotor Assembly
- Kodiak
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