New disk brakes installed

[jayc]

See my latest blog post on the installation of disk brakes on my 2011 Landmark Grand Canyon.

 

[cookie]

Jay, your going to love those brakes.

Peace
Dave

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[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Very nice. I wish I had them.

 

[jbeletti]

Good stuff Jay. I LOVE disc brakes on the RV. See you in Branson in a couple weeks!

 

[codycarver]

Good move Jay...we wouldn't be without them.

 

[JWalker]

See my latest blog post on the installation of disk brakes on my 2011 Landmark Grand Canyon.

Nice. Wish we could swing them this year. Just not in the cards.

 

[Oregon_Camper]

What is the average cost and advantage of changing to disc brakes?

 

[Power-Stroke]

Advantages:
Significantly shorter braking distances
Confident stops / peace of mind
Better heat dissipation as compared to the electric drum (especially when towing down grades)
Easy maintenance... automotive style brake pads

Disadvantages:
Not cheap... I had MoRRyde install mine (although cheaper than an accident)

 

[travelin2]

I'd like to have the disc brakes too but I'll not make that kind of investment until I'm relatively certain it's going on a rig I intend to keep for a reasonable amount of time.
With the number of preowned units I see on the local RV lots you'd never get your investment back on a trade for a new rig.


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[codycarver]

I'd like to have the disc brakes too but I'll not make that kind of investment until I'm relatively certain it's going on a rig I intend to keep for a reasonable amount of time.
With the number of preowned units I see on the local RV lots you'd never get your investment back on a trade for a new rig.


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For us the "investment" is in the piece of mind and the safety. I've always looked at our trailer like I look at every other toy I've had. Pretty much a black hole. The return is in the enjoyment.

 

[Oregon_Camper]

Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Not cheap... I had MoRRyde install mine (although cheaper than an accident)

Ballpark price??

 

[codycarver]

What is the average cost and advantage of changing to disc brakes?

Prices will vary of course but under $2,000.00 if you install yourself is realistic.

 

[Power-Stroke]

Ballpark price??

I'll verify tomorrow, but I believe it was around $3000.

 

[jayc]

Oregon camper, I sent you a PM with pricing. Dave is very close on the parts price.

 

[Squirlee]

Did the shocks come with your suspension or did you have that installed as well?

 

[jayc]

Squirlee, the shocks were a separate part of the suspension replacement that was done previously. They are Dexter parts and purchased at the same store as the EZ Flex suspension kit.

 

[Squirlee]

Is there a notable difference in how he trailer handles the road? I am considering some upgrades to my suspension. Mine came with the EZ Flex.

 

[wdk450]

Ballpark price??

There are usually substantial discounts offered by MorRyde in conjunction with the yearly Heartland Owners National Rallies. You might save a good chunk of change by waiting for the 2016 rally discounts announcement. I got about $400 off on my disk brakes upgrade.

 

[superduty08]

The Titan Guy is having his techs install disk on our Bighorn this week. They come to you and the price is better than what we saw at the 2015 Goshen rally. They will install on this Thursday and we get to use them on Tuesday next week on the trip to the SE regional in Severville.

 

[JWalker]

Titan will be offering disk brake conversion discounts and installation at the NE Region Rally in July.