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10-26-2021, 07:25 PM #1
Disc Brake Components
Ok so I got a quote for a disc brake kit for my 2021 Reflection 150 295RL. $2200 seems a bit steep for an install kit. What am I missing? What are the specific components for such a kit? I am pretty mechanically savvy and don’t have a problem doing the install myself.
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Tim2021 Reflection 150 295RL
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10-26-2021, 07:28 PM #2
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$2200 for a kit, with everything at the prices they are, doesn't sound too bad. Of course it depends on where you get it, what kind you get, and if it is a 100% complete kit. There is quite a bit of stuff involved: 4 discs, 4 calipers, four sets of bearings and seals, wiring, tubing and/or hoses, pump, accumulator, mounting brackets, and misc. parts/fasteners. Gotta pay to play.
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10-26-2021, 08:10 PM #3
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I too have a 295RL. I also have inquired on disk brake conversion for my 5er. That amount is about right for what I have been getting as well. The Electric over hydraulc actuator runs about 825+ for the Dextor unit, Kodiak disk brakes $500 an axle, and the line kit is about $200. Thats right at the $2k mark piecing it all out. So another $200 for a kit you dont have to get all of the pieces individualy and getting some good technical help for the install on our 5100lb axles.... welll IMO, is a good deal.
Only way I see to save is to do your line kit...... but hey, instructions, tech help, and not having to pay shipping........ The Stopyourtrailer kit is the way I will go.
BTW, may even consider going up to the 6k axles while I'm doing it! I think the 5100lb and 6000lb take the same brake kit... as long as you can get the same 6 lug spacing on the hubs.... which I think you can.Last edited by trailrydr; 10-26-2021 at 08:18 PM.
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10-26-2021, 09:57 PM #4
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Two years ago when MORryde did the disc brakes with the IS installation on our Solitude, just the hubs, calipers and plumbing kit with Carlisle pump/actuator were $1,840 (not counting all the little stuff) - and prices have done nothing but go up since then.
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10-27-2021, 07:04 AM #5
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5 years ago my kit was about $1,500 so $2,000 sounds right considering how prices have gone up in that time. Back then local shop charged $600 for labor to install.
Remember there’s now a 25% China tariff that is passed on to the consumer, plus there’s normal inflation. I was talking to my daughter who owns a shop that builds boats. Their cost for hulls from China went up 100% in 2 years due to tariffs and shipping cost. 2 hulls delivered that were $30k delivered 2 years ago are now $60k with long delays.
The MSRP on my 337RLS was $60k in 2016 and we bought it for $45k. Today it’s $82k and street prices have to be about $70k. Buckle up, it’s not going to get any better soon.Last edited by Jerryr; 10-27-2021 at 07:09 AM.
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10-27-2021, 12:51 PM #6
That's the price. Occasionally either company selling the kits will offer $100 off due to referral discount or rally discount. The kits are complete with nothing more needed unless you have a tow vehicle that requires an electrical adapter for the electric over hydraulic to work properly.
Look to piece it together yourself, right down to hardware and tubes plus component shipping and you will see it's appropriate. I did the exercise myself and also installed myself. No question, it's a steep outlay, but more than rationalized by weight and value of our Solitude and the performance pushes the needle well into the money well spent zone!
Pro-Tips:
1) If you plan to install a shock or bumper style dampening kit, consider their mounting needs when routing the lines.
2. Discs generate a lot more brake dust which is rough on wheel finish. Brake dust shields are Centramatics help with that.Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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10-27-2021, 08:28 PM #7
the actuator was what I was missing, thanks for all of the input, price makes sense now.
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