Best Parts Needed to Convert 2014 Montana Fifth Wheel to Electric Over Hydraulic Disk Brakes

Question:

I want to add disk brakes on my 2014 Montana 5th wheel. I believe i have 8000 lbs axles. the questions is are they electric only or electric/Hydraulic. what more info will you need to give me the part# and cost? CVW 15700 Thanks

asked by: Bob C

Expert Reply:

Disc brakes have to have a hydraulic element to activate them which means there isn't strictly an electric only option. What you'll want is an electric over hydraulic setup which gives you the adjustability of electric brakes but also the stopping power of hydraulic disc.

Since we know you have 8,000 lb axles I don't really have any additional questions so what you'll want is the kit part # K2HR858DD if your current wheel studs are 5/8 inch or part # K2HR89DD if they are 9/16 inch and you'll have a great disc brake setup that is Dacromet coated which does an excellent job fighting corrosion.

Then for an actuator kit that comes with the lines you'll need plus the best actuator the HydraStar kit part # HBA16-252-82 would be your best option. The Hydrastar actuators are widely considered to be the most reliable and fastest reacting so they are what we recommend the highest.

I also attached a help article that will walk you through entire process of adding EOH brakes to a trailer as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C