Converting trailer from drum to disc brakes?

(fman) · (fman) **Join Date: Nov 2008** 11-27-2008, 10:37 AM

I have noticed there are some trailers with disc brakes and others with drum. Has anyone here converted a drum brake trailer to disc? and what was the cost? I have found a few boats I am very interested in but they have drum brakes on them and I would prefer disc. Wanted to find out if this was even an option.

Fman

(chpthril) · (chpthril) **Join Date: Oct 2007** 11-27-2008, 11:29 AM

Why would you prefer Disc?

(220_superstar) · (220_superstar) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 11-28-2008, 7:35 PM

Yes it can be done, you have to change the entire axle. You can order one right out of the basspro cat. It's a pretty simple change, the hardest part is bleeding the brakes. I just did it to my Fathers 24 foot boat trailer stops way better.

DD

(peter_c) · (peter_c) **Join Date: Sep 2001** 11-28-2008, 9:47 PM

No need to change the entire axle.

Clicky

The hardest part is bleeding the fluid until clear, if you do not have the proper equipment.

Edit: Also get a new proper master cylinder. Then everything starts fresh.

(Message edited by Peter_C on November 28, 2008)