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01-30-2022, 08:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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Disk Brake Brand
Looks like disk brakes are our next upgrade. I've read the archives and have a good idea of how to do a clean installation. My question is, what is the go to brand?
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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01-30-2022, 08:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Kodiak with Hydrastar actuator
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01-30-2022, 08:55 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Columbia
Posts: 303
M.O.C. #23739
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We went with Kodiak Brakes with a brakerite controller. They have served us well while traveling from MD to Yellowstone and to Maine.
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01-30-2022, 10:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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I used Kodiak and Hydrastar and am happy!!!!
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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02-16-2022, 02:14 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Crystal River
Posts: 45
M.O.C. #22427
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I went with Performance Trailer braking at the Escapees rally in Tucson in 2018. They use Dexter brand. The brakes have been fine and I've changed the pads in Jan. 2021. We traveled full time and most of it out West in the mountains. The only problem we have is the controller. We have a 2017 F350 and their controller sends a signal to the hydraulic pump every 10 seconds. They have looked at ours and many other newer Fords and they have not been able to solve the problem. Dexter has assured us that this will not impact the life of the system. They tried several fixes but I think it will need a redesign / upgrade. The brakes are wonderful in traffic and in the mountains. I would recommend the brake upgrade and depending on your truck maybe the Kodiak instead of Performance.
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Richard & Pat Carter 
Crystal River, FL
2017 Ford 350 DRW, 2014 3610RL, 900 W solar, 600 AHrs BB Lithium, Go Power IC 3000 inverter
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02-16-2022, 02:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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Performance used the Kodiak calipers on our install with the Brakerite actuator and the system has been great. They used the 8,000 rotors so have the 9/16" studs and the larger outer bearings.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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02-17-2022, 07:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rohrmann
Performance used the Kodiak calipers on our install with the Brakerite actuator and the system has been great. They used the 8,000 rotors so have the 9/16" studs and the larger outer bearings.
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Do the larger studs fit the factory wheels?
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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02-17-2022, 08:28 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: adin
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #9226
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Wire a brake magnet into the system and you won't have the clicking every 10 seconds
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02-17-2022, 10:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Man
Do the larger studs fit the factory wheels?
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The wheels will fit up to 5/8" studs, so there wasn't any problem with the wheels. They supplied new lug nuts with the entire kit that the installer used.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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02-17-2022, 10:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,255
M.O.C. #26190
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On the Kodiac brake system with the actuator, is it a complete system? No need for special tools to bend hard brake lines or anything else? I'm leaning more towards getting the disc brakes since we plan on keeping our trailer for a long time.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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02-17-2022, 12:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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When we had our disc brakes installed a few years ago, the installer used his various brake line bender tools when routing the steel brake lines. I would not suggest trying to bend the lines by hand as you might kink the line.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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02-18-2022, 10:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Aurora
Posts: 429
M.O.C. #26926
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If you're considering an IS upgrade in the future you might want to check with Morryde to make sure your new brakes could be reused. Our unit had Kodiak  so we're good to go when our November IS install appointment comes up (booked last July).
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Rip & Beth
2021 3121RL Legacy Cobalt FBP, MORryde IS & pin box
2020 F350 PSD CCLB SRW
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02-26-2022, 06:25 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Sylvester
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #30237
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Drums to discs? Electric to hydraulic? Had our 10,100 lb 3255RLL ('03) only 2+ months. New wheel bearings & tires just before purchase. Electric brakes work well, but I'd like to upgrade as we're going to our '02 Dodge 3500. EBC rotors & pads for '03/newer. Recommendations?
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02-26-2022, 08:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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I've got the EBC rotors and pads on our 3500. Total improvement while solo and noticible improvement while towing. They are a bit dusty for my preference but otherwise, good stuff.
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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02-26-2022, 10:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 865
M.O.C. #16013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rohrmann
Performance used the Kodiak calipers on our install with the Brakerite actuator and the system has been great. They used the 8,000 rotors so have the 9/16" studs and the larger outer bearings.
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Care to comment on the oil bath system. Getting tired of the greasing routine and was looking into this. Not many people have changed to this. As you, with disk brakes I don`t have the need to take things apart for pad/rotor inspection. Just seems to easy with just an oil change from time to time.
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2018.5 3791 Rear Den Montana, on the lake  no 3rd A/C, Mini Split, just do it
Electric Brakes  ..... Disk Brakes, it`s the only way
F350 Ford Dually 4:10`s w/bags (payload 5595 lbs) Sumo Springs 63 gal aux tank
Reese Goosebox Mor/Ryde SRE 4000 X Factors Monroe shocks.... real smooth ride
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02-26-2022, 12:06 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: LIVINGSTON
Posts: 42
M.O.C. #19411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by h2ojocky
I used Kodiak and Hydrastar and am happy!!!!
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We also have your brake systems and 2013 GMC 3500HD. Curious if you have had any problems since the install with your truck brake modules or compatibility with the truck trailer brake systems?
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02-26-2022, 03:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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bshgto, I'll pass the info I received from MORryde when I inquired about Oil Bath.
Works great in Over the Road Trucks because they never set for long. While our Units may sit for months without moving, allowing to oil to flow off the top half of the bearing leaving them dry for possible rust, plus some are prone to leak.
So I just make an appointment with MORryde every few years for total suspension, brake, and bearing checks. This past year we had all Brake pads replaced (50K miles), one sheer spring, and bearing repacked while everything was apart.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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02-27-2022, 10:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: woodstock
Posts: 542
M.O.C. #8174
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Thanks we trust performance
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Ed
Montana Master
Woodstock Ga
2020 3931 FB Legacy
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