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Old 12-14-2017, 07:55 AM   #21
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Our trailer came with Dexter 5200lb brakes and we had very similar problems i.e. shoe delamination and broken hardware. I contacted Dexter and explained the situation and was surprised that they shipped me new 7000lb brakes. which I installed 2 years ago with no problems since
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Old 12-14-2017, 08:06 AM   #22
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Those electric over hydraulic units are not cheap.

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Old 12-14-2017, 10:36 AM   #23
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Those electric over hydraulic units are not cheap.

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You really have 3 choices - Hydrastar, Titan and Dexter. I chose the Hydrastar as it is all metal while the price of the Dexter put it out of my desired sight range plus couldn't guarantee that it would work with Ford's EBC
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Old 12-15-2017, 05:23 AM   #24
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One of these days someone will build trailers with torsion axles, disc brakes and Vault hubs.
Maybe.
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Old 07-04-2019, 08:26 AM   #25
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OMG same thing with our 2018 Alpine... heard a noise... and the adjuster and spring were rolling around in the drum! What a poor setup.
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Old 07-04-2019, 09:27 AM   #26
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[QUOTE=gearhead;266702]One of these days someone will build trailers with torsion axles, disc brakes and Vault hubs.
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MorRyde can upgrade to all of that!! Actually the whole setup installed is not too bad a price considering the ride/braking improvement.
I had Titan disc brakes added the my 5er at my campsite a couple years ago, best upgrade $$ ever spent.
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Old 07-05-2019, 01:57 AM   #27
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Are there any kits for the smaller 10" drums with 4400lbs axles.

I made the switch on my older Cougar with 12" drums and was the best mod I made on my 2008.......

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