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Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 08-28-2016, 11:12 AM
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Posted By Dayle1
Our first long trip with the new brakes went...

Our first long trip with the new brakes went fine. On the outbound trip there were several times I had to make quick stops and it was clear there was plenty of stopping power left. The real test...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 07-21-2016, 09:03 AM
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Posted By Dayle1
Total cost was right at $1500. But, buying new...

Total cost was right at $1500. But, buying new electric brakes with drums, bearings and seals would have been right at $500. I've found that getting trailer drums turned at a machine shop is no...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 07-19-2016, 06:01 PM
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Posted By Dayle1
I forgot to add one trick for the conversion. ...

I forgot to add one trick for the conversion. Bleeding the brakes. The August 2016 issue of Trailer Life has an article on the same conversion. It talks about bleeding the brakes being a 2 person...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 07-19-2016, 05:51 PM
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Posted By Dayle1
Well, Lloyd you correctly figured out why I was...

Well, Lloyd you correctly figured out why I was making changes, time & money. But still the reason for disc brakes is this.:oldman:
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 07-19-2016, 10:52 AM
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Posted By Dayle1
Lloyd, That is a multi part answer. One, I...

Lloyd,
That is a multi part answer. One, I have looked at new fivers and found absolutely nothing that would meet our needs better. So for a lot less money I might as well make improvements to...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 07-18-2016, 01:22 PM
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Posted By Dayle1
Disc brake conversion

Almost done with the conversion, get to test it out tomorrow.:D https://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL797/45816/258150/412673196.jpg
Titan pump with adaptor for Chevy brake controller.
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