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Old 05-06-2008, 11:39 AM
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Disc Brakes on Trailers?

Do they make a decent sized utility trailer with disc brakes?
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 01:45 PM
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I'm sure they do. If not you can add disc brakes. I'll be adding brakes to my boat trailer when money allows, and I'll probably be going with an electric disc brake set up.
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 10:16 PM
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Zach... do you have air brakes on your truck by chance? I know it's a different setup on diesels...
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 10:31 PM
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No. My brakes are actually run off of the power steering.
 
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Old 05-07-2008, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ManualF150
Do they make a decent sized utility trailer with disc brakes?
Decent....sure you can option hydraulic disc brakes of any 10-12k axle.
Dexter and Hayes (primary trailer brake manufacturer's) makes these set ups.
Any decent trailer manufacturer making GVWR trailers with 20-24k capacities will have this as an option.

To run these brakes you will need an electric over hydraulic capable brake controller like the Tekonsha P3.
 
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:07 AM
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No. My brakes are actually run off of the power steering.
That's what I was thinking... I think it's called Hydroboost...

Dunno why I was thinking air though...
 
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No. My brakes are actually run off of the power steering.
We had a 77 Lincoln Town Car that had this. It even had a power steering oil cooler too.
 
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We had a 77 Lincoln Town Car that had this. It even had a power steering oil cooler too.
Its a pain in the *** in a parking lot when you've got a trailer on, foot on the brake, and trying to turn the wheel while idling.
 



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