Thinking of Disc Brake Upgrade

**Canyonlight** · 02-12-2019, 09:21 AM

Folks - what is the estimated or actual pricing for Performance Brake to install on two and three axles ?

Dan

**phonemannn** · 02-12-2019, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Toes in the water

Folks - what is the estimated or actual pricing for Performance Brake to install on two and three axles ?

Dan

Quote from Performance brakes for a 2 axle setup, for 6K axles,
Performance Trailer Braking <[email protected]>
To

[email protected]
Cc:Michael Barnett
Feb 11 at 4:09 PM
Got it, thanks!

A disc brake kit for your trailer is currently $1800 with an additional $1000 for installation which is paid directly to the installer at the time of installation.

Just let us know how you'd like to proceed.

Thank you!

Kelly Barnett
Scheduling & Operations
P: 405-626-7009 | W: PerformanceTrailerBraking.com

**Paul & Deb** · 02-12-2019, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by phonemannn

Quote from Performance brakes for a 2 axle setup, for 6K axles,
Performance Trailer Braking <[email protected]>
To

[email protected]
Cc:Michael Barnett
Feb 11 at 4:09 PM
Got it, thanks!

A disc brake kit for your trailer is currently $1800 with an additional $1000 for installation which is paid directly to the installer at the time of installation.

Just let us know how you'd like to proceed.

Thank you!

Kelly Barnett
Scheduling & Operations
P: 405-626-7009 | W: PerformanceTrailerBraking.com

Wow, it's going up! My kit 3 years ago was under $1,500 including shipping, and I was able to save a grand by installing myself. I'd still do it in spite of the increased costs.

**phonemannn** · 02-12-2019, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by Poppy's 5th Wheel

Wow, it's going up! My kit 3 years ago was under $1,500 including shipping, and I was able to save a grand by installing myself. I'd still do it in spite of the increased costs.

I am installing mine. Cant have too much braking capacity.

**TENN22** · 02-12-2019, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by Poppy's 5th Wheel

Wow, it's going up! My kit 3 years ago was under $1,500 including shipping, and I was able to save a grand by installing myself. I'd still do it in spite of the increased costs.

My price from Performance (I think this is Rally pricing, as I inquired about having it done at next GDRV rally)
Disc brake kit would be roughly $2064 for parts with $900 for labor

**Paul & Deb** · 02-12-2019, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by TENN22

My price from Performance (I think this is Rally pricing, as I inquired about having it done at next GDRV rally)
Disc brake kit would be roughly $2064 for parts with $900 for labor

That must be parts for 3 axles though, right? $900 labor for 3 axle would be a good deal I think.

**TENN22** · 02-12-2019, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Poppy's 5th Wheel

That must be parts for 3 axles though, right? $900 labor for 3 axle would be a good deal I think.

nope, two axle 351M Momentum. I am hoping they just didn't want to provide Rally pricing in their emailed pricing. I met with Stop your Trailer guys in Tampa and he was at $1,800 for the same setup for hardware only.

**JColeman** · 02-12-2019, 10:19 AM

Labor for my 2 axle 310GK with 7K axles and also installing a HD shackle kit and a MORryde CRE3000 with a single X-Factor crossmember was $1300. I am very happy with the work that was done.

**vonzoog** · 02-12-2019, 10:25 AM

If you are doing your own install, then you may want to check out Eastern Marine. http://www.easternmarine.com Get on their mailing list. They run discounts a lot. They sell brakes, actuators, brake line kits, and anything else you may need. At the time that I did both of my two self installs, their prices were the lowest I could fine including eTrailer at that time. May not be the same today. You will have to do your homework. Decide which brand brakes and actuator you want and then do some searching.

I bought Kodiak Brakes and the Carlisle Hydrastar actuator. The actuator is what makes the disc conversion so pricey. Many here use this setup and they are proven products. Just to give you different options. I did a self install on a 2 axle Raptor for a little over $1400. I did my current Momentum with 3 axles for around $1850. Never had an issue with either system. Been running disc for over 5 years now.

Good luck,

**TucsonJim** · 02-12-2019, 10:48 AM

If any of you are going to do the install yourself, consider replacing the bearings at the same time. The disc brake vendors provide foreign bearings with their kits. If you're going to be going to all that expense and labor, installing a set of American built Timken bearings would be another worth-while upgrade.

Jim