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05-14-2021, 04:57 AM #11
By far the single best improvement you can make on your RV. After several trips to the dealer complaining about not stopping and being told everything is perfect brought my new 344GK home and parked it. I took it upon myself to order the kit from Stop your Trailer. Figuring for a long day was surprised at how easy it was. The one thing I learned is never trust the dealer. What I found was one side was completely soaked in grease due to bad seals from the factory With less than 200 miles on it
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2020 Grand Design Solitude 344GK
B&W Companion 25,000
Disc Brake conversion
3 - X-Factor
MORryde pinbox
2007 GMC Topkick C5500 Duramax 6.6
1 Wife 3 Scotties
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05-14-2021, 05:31 AM #12
Could you please elaborate a little more about the calipers? I have done self installed disc brake installation on my last two toy haulers. Both with Kodiak brand disc brakes without any issues on a total of 5 axles (10 calipers). What exactly was the issue with the caliper? What brand?
Thanks in advance,
FYI: When I ordered my current RV, I had purchased the new disc brakes kits and they were sitting and waiting for the arrival of the new toy hauler. Installed when I got it home. Drum brakes only made it from the dealer to the house and then replaced. I will let that state my opinion of disc brakes.2018 Momentum 376TH
2016 RAM 3500 Dually
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05-14-2021, 07:38 AM #13
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Since you're familiar with the installation, it'll be a bit easier to describe.
These were supposedly Kodiac, the caliper had the Kodiac label so I'm sure about that; but the brackets appeared slightly different from the Kodiac images online.
The first issue encountered was the caliper not physically fitting between the two bracket tabs. This is a relatively tight fit anyhow, but really no issue unless you attempt to rock it into place... needs to slide in without rocking; I'm sure you know this. Once brackets opening (space between the tabs) was not wide enough to accommodate the caliper. Tried 3 other calipers, all with the exact same issue. Had to pull the disc assembly and remove the bracket. Checked for sit again on the bench, same result. I filed and grinded the tabs a bit (~ 1/16th") to widen the gap.
This was an issue on only one caliper; though a second one was a bit tighter than the rest; needed a gentle tap to get it into place, but functions properly.
*** This can and should be checked before installing! Makes corrections MUCH easier ***
The second issue was the tapped caliper bolt holes in the same bracket mentioned above. These holes have a flange that protrudes slightly towards the inside of the trailer. These flanges, on two brackets, prevented the caliper from going into the same bracket slot mentioned above. The issue was this flange extended too far. This caused the outer brake pad to push extremely hard into the disc; could not physically get it into place. It also caused the pad to be slightly canted, the bottom of the pad was in contact with the disc, while the top had a tiny gap. I verified the bushing and piston positions; those were not the issue.
Grinding the bottom flange on this bolt hole allowed the caliper to fit properly and the disc to spin freely.
This added a few hours to the install, mainly from the first issue, trying to understand the root of the problem and proper way to resolve.
Hopefully this helps!
2018 Solitude 344gk
2021 Ram 3500 SRW
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05-14-2021, 09:55 AM #14
^^^. Wow. I did have one caliper out of the 10 that was very tight and frustrating to get on the rotor. Had me scratching my head and a few precise words were involved. However, I was able to install without any modifications. I guess I was very lucky and unfortunately you were the unlucky one. Sounds like you came across a flawed mounting bracket. In all of the discussions I have had with others, no one mentioned the problem you had. I would be curious what Kodiak has to say about this.
Sorry for all of you problems. But I do know this, you are going to love the disc brakes,
Good luck,2018 Momentum 376TH
2016 RAM 3500 Dually
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05-14-2021, 10:20 AM #15
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I wonder if the factory (either Dexter or GD) adds grease using the EZ lube zerk. This is EXACTLY what happened to me a while back. I've heard the horror stories, watched many videos, understood the concept and thought I would give it a shot. Was very slow and methodical about adding the grease, while rotating, etc.
Same issue as above, inner grease seal blow-by. It's not designed for the pressure exerted by adding grease via the zerk.
Here's my post from a while back on the matter:
https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...at-a-mess-!!!!Last edited by bfs673; 05-14-2021 at 10:24 AM.
2018 Solitude 344gk
2021 Ram 3500 SRW
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05-19-2021, 02:39 PM #16
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I'm glad to read the positive statements about disc over drum brakes. I purchased the disc brake conversion kit from Performance Trailer Braking last month at the Central FL GD Owners Rally. Will be installing g it along with the MORryde SRE 4000 suspension equalizer and x-crossmembers on my next long weekend. I've not inspected my brakes yet this year but I'm interested to see how the drums held up with just 6000 miles on them.
Tom & Misty - Dover, FL
Gracie, the Black Lab 🐶
2020 Solitude 344 GK-R
2018 Dodge Ram 3500 4X4 6.7L Cummins CC/LB/DRW
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05-19-2021, 02:46 PM #17
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I am going to upgrade my axles and go to disk brakes also. You did installation yourself looks like. I have a couple questions. Are your 7 k axles are mated to 16" tires- Wheels? or 17"? Are your wheels a 6 bolt or 8 bolt pattern ? Do you have the V bracket modification on your spring hangers? i have heard they reinforce against extra stress force when switching to disk brakes. Is your actuator mounted inside the couch or outside somewhere? What brand of sizing of actuator did you install?
Thanks!Alan and Paula
2019 Reflection 303 RLS, 2004 Dodge 3500 5.9L
Magnum 2k watt inverter-charger, 300 AH Battle Born battery bank, 560 watt solar power. 6K axles and disc brakes. Pepwave max transit cellular router.
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05-19-2021, 03:46 PM #18
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Has anyone installed the disc brake conversion kit and the Timken axle-less spinkles? Our 2500RL has the "generic" Dexter 3500# axles, which IMO are barely adequate. The Timkens are rated at 5200#.
Mark and Judy
USN/USAF family (parents and kids)
2021 F350 Lariat Crew 4x4 SRW 7.3 Godzilla
2021 Imagine 2500RL w/Hensley Arrow hitch
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05-19-2021, 03:51 PM #19
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I believe disc brakes can only be used with hydraulic over electric. No electric disc brakes?
Is that correct?Dustin and Doris
2018 2600RB
2016 Tundra: 5.7L with towing package.
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05-19-2021, 04:15 PM #20
A couple in our camping group have a Jayco Pinnacle 5er, 40+ft. When they bought it a few years back the first modification was to disc brakes. The driver said he would never go back to drum. They have towed from east to west and back more than once.
I don’t know the specifics but shortly after their install he sent me this link which I found informative:
https://roadslesstraveled.us/trailer...el-rv-upgrade/
Also as a side note; last year at the Mid Atlantic GD Owner’s Rally I saw several owners of 5ers having the conversion performed. Took the better part of the day to finish.
Taking all of this in with our camping friends and seeing other GD owners convert, I would definitely have it done or ordered if we ever go 5er.2010 Tundra SR5 DC 5.7L 4x4
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