Re: Tie Down Disc Brakes
I have got them and they kick BASS!!!<br /><br />They are on all 4 wheels on my trailer. Make sure you get the newest version. they are painted black. The older versions had some challenges and are bare aluminum.<br /><br />If you have an existing actuator with drum brakes you will need to add a reverse lockout solenoid so you can back up (also biggest cause of premature wear). You will also have to puncture a seal inside the actuator. The brakes have instructions on this.<br /><br />You should be around $75 a brake. More than that (West marine, Northern Hydraulics for example) and oyu are paying too much!! A good source is
http://www.championtrailers.com they have all the parts for a full system and their techs could help.<br /><br />I had an early version and got a good deal directly from Tiedown (they don't normally sell direct) in upgraded brakes.<br /><br />Biggest thing to watch for is if you run through the brake pads, you will damage the rotors and the calipers. Carry extra.<br /><br />Much easier to rinse and they stop better than drum brakes. I like them!<br /><br />I have 15,000 miles on my trailer, and even without the solenoid (at first) my first set of brake pads went over 6000 miles.<br /><br />Good luck and have fun!
