Disc Brake Conversion

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Trailer Industry

The Trailer Industry Is Converting To Disc Brakes Just Like The Automotive Industry Did In The 1960’s

Trailer IndustryDuring the past 20 years, trailers have grown larger and heavier and tow vehicles are continually getting lighter.

Despite the increasing demands of trailer braking systems, most trailers still utilize electric drum brakes, which have shown very little improvement since the 1950’s.

What is Stopping You?

Reasons To Ask Yourself

Better Performance

Notice the drop in performance of this drum brake when tested at highway speed.

60 to 0 Is An Important Tool

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

DISC BRAKES

DRUM BRAKES

TRAILERBRAKES ONLY

INDEPENDENT RESULTS

40 MPH TO A COMPLETE STOP USING TRAILER BRAKES ONLY

You will see a 35% to 58% shorter stopping distance with disc brakes

Fewer Moving PartsFact

•Disc Brake Calipers have one moving part

•Drum Brakes have between six and twelve moving parts

LOWER LOWER MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE

COSTSCOSTS

Types of Trailers Currently Using Disc Brakes

To 12,000 lbs

Caliper Parts Available at Your Local Auto Parts Store

Replacement Parts

Convert from Drum to Disc Brakes with Ease

Conversion

Meets or Exceeds CSA-D313 Requirements

Engineering

Stopping Distance

Brake ComponentsTailored To Your Customer’s Environment

Automotive Finish Silver Cadmium Plating

Stainless SteelE-coating

What Do I Need To Know About How To Actuate Disc Brakes?

Brakes Can Perform No Better Than The Actuator Driving Them?

Disc Brakes

An Actuator Can Perform No Better Than The Controller Driving It!

1.Use Only Inertia Based Controllers

2.A Decelorometer vs. Pendulum

Electric / Hydraulic Actuator

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•Reliable Performance

•All Components Self Contained

•Superior Performance

•Use Any Brake Control

•70+ Cubic Inches Per Minute

BrakeRite EHB & II

BrakeRite II EHB and II

•Response TimeBetter Known as “Pucker Time”

TIME TO 200 PSI TIME TO 90% MAX PRESSURE TITAN 0.3 SECONDS 1.1 SECONDS

CARLISLE / DEXTER 1.3 SECONDS 3.4 SECONDS

1. Axle Size

2. Number Of Axles

3. Spring or Torsion

4. Number of Bolt Holesa) If Eight Hole Size of Studs

Disc Brakes Conversion

1. Simply Remove Brake Cluster

2. Inspect Bearingsa) Most Cases Can Reuse Bearings

3. Remove Any Wiring

Remove Electric Brakes

1. Clean Spindle

2. Bolt Bracket To Flange

3. Mount Calipers at 10:00

4. Slide on Rotor

5. Install Bearings & Seals

Install Disc Brakes

1. Find Proper Locationa) Current Wiring

b) Near Batteries

c) Easy to Install Lines

2. Wire Actuator

Install Actuator

1. Proper Wire

a) White & Black 12 Gauge

b) Blue 18 Gauge

c) Violet & Brown 14 Gauge

2. No Frame Grounda) Back to Battery

Wiring EHB

Wiring EHB

1. Choose Proper Line Kita) Single, Tandem, Triple

b) Torsion or Spring

2. Use Only DOT Approved

3. No Vertical Coils

Install Brake Lines

BrakeRite Bench TestImportant – Follow in This Order

1. Touch The White Wire To The Negative Port

2. Touch The Black Wire To The Positive Post Nothing Should Happen Yet

3. Add The Blue Wire To The Positive Post The BrakeRite Should Immediately Run

If The BrakeRite Does Not Run, There Maybe a Problem With The System

If It Does Run, Then A Wiring Problem Exists or An In Cab Control Problem Is the Issue

1. Pull Breakaway Switch and Bleeda) Start With Farthest from Actuator

2. Insert Breakaway Switch and Check Fluid Level

3. Repeat to Next Caliper

Bleed and Check

Check EHB Manual For Compatible Controllers

Ford / Chevy Integral System

2006.5 and Newer

Controller Compatibility

Wiring Instructions

BrakeRite Conversions

BrakeRite Conversions

Contacts

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ContactsRandy McMann

Marketing and Sales(800) 872-2327 Ext 59361 Phone(515) 710- 9669 Cell

Dave FryeBrakeRite Technical

(515) 710-9668Bob Pruessner

Technical and Warranty (800) 872-2327 Ext 59257 Phone

Jerry WilliamsTechnical and Shipping

(800) 872-2327 Ext 59222 Phone

Sandy Gibson Customer Service

(800) 872-2327 Ext 59207 Phone