Parts Needed to Convert 2005 Hitchhiker Trailer from 12 x 2 Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes

Question:

Disc from drum conversion. 2005 Hitchhiker 29.5Ls. 12 x2 drums now, 6000lb axles 6 hole bolt wheels. Can you put together a package?

asked by: Timothy D

Helpful Expert Reply:

We offer both disc brake kits for particular applications and individual components that allow conversion of a trailer from 12 x 2-inch electric drum brakes to either hydraulic or electric-over-hydraulic (EOH) brakes. Different components are required for each installation type and you can refer to the two linked articles for details on the items needed and the available options for both types of disc brake systems.

You can then refer to the linked page for 6K trailer brakes to select the kind of disc set-up you want. All of our 6K kits have a 6-on-5-1/2-inch bolt pattern.

If you already have an electronic brake controller like the popular Prodigy P2 # 90885 you can use it with an EOH actuator such as the HBA16. Some OEM controllers do not have an OEM setting so you'll need to see if yours does work with EOH actuators. If not the Prodigy is a great choice.

expert reply by: Adam R