 |
|
07-10-2015, 11:19 PM
|
#1
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 649
|
Disc Brake Demo conversion at Rally
6/23/15 I bought a new 38GK and will be doing a Disc Brake Conversion at the Rally on 8/6 starting about 9 am. I anticipate about 4 hours to complete. I will have some help so plenty of time to talk to you as you stop by.
__________________
Ron & Margaret
2014 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7, Aisin, 4.10
"Pequod" 2015 Redwood 38GK
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 02:03 AM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,033
|
I'm sure you will be easy to find but do you know your site #?
I would very much like to see some of this since it is on the to do list.
Steve
__________________
Retired 2014 Redwood 36FL and 2015 GMC Denali 3500 DW Duramax but Now a 2020 Tiffin Allegro Bus with a 2022 GMC Canyon Denali toad.
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 02:59 AM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 649
|
They will assign the site on Monday when I get in. I will post it.
__________________
Ron & Margaret
2014 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7, Aisin, 4.10
"Pequod" 2015 Redwood 38GK
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 03:44 AM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 392
|
I want/need to do this also. Thanks for sharing...I'll be there!
__________________
Bob and Debbie (both retired) with Senior FurBabies Grizz (a German Shepherd mix) and Bailey (a Lab mix)...and sometimes a Grandkiddo or 2! Full Time RVers since July 2013 Redwood: 2012 36FL with sliding patio doors
Tow Vehicle: 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD with 6.6 DuraMax Dually
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 01:45 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,313
|
I did the conversion on my Montego Bay.. After 300 miles I was burning up pads... Had the trailer facility working on it for weeks..Ford said it was the brake system..Kodiak said it was the actuator.. Titan said it was Ford... And so on... They had pressure gauges on it , it all looked to be good , until I started driving.. 3 trips around our neighborhood and I could see smoke coming off the pads..I actually melted the seals around the calipers... Replaced all and tried again
I pulled it out and went back to electric..
__________________
2020 F-350
2020 3991RD with-
17.5 Goodyear 114's , Titan Disc brakes, MorRyde 8K IS, Onan 6.5..
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 03:04 PM
|
#6
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,986
|
Was this with the 2015 Ford ?
__________________
 Vaughan & Tracy 2013 RW 36RL, 2013 F350 DRW CC, 2016 Focus. MorRyde IS, MorRyde pinbox, disc brakes, Comfort Ride Hitch. "Life is to be embraced, Grab it with both arms ! "
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 03:08 PM
|
#7
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,986
|
Ron- we will be in Monday afternoon also. Let me know if you need ny help.
Looking forward to meeting you .
Can't remember if you sent me info for your site sign. If not, please let me know your last name. PM is fine.
I started doing the lettering for the signs yesterday. These are plastic Rally signs, just so everyone knows, not high quality everyday markers. Look pretty good, if I do say so, for an event sign. Can also be reused for future events.
__________________
Vaughan & Tracy 2013 RW 36RL, 2013 F350 DRW CC, 2016 Focus. MorRyde IS, MorRyde pinbox, disc brakes, Comfort Ride Hitch. "Life is to be embraced, Grab it with both arms ! "
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 05:40 PM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 649
|
Ford Truck,
A very unusual situation. I have never run into anything like what you are describing. There are multiple possibilities for the brakes being activated without pressing the brake pedal but as far as I know they are all traceable and easily fixed. Too bad your first experience was a bad one.
If you are interested, I will install an electric/hydraulic disc brake system initially at no charge. If you like it you pay for it. If you don't like it, I will take the system off and reinstall the electric brake system at no charge to you.
You can contact me at 405-626-7009
__________________
Ron & Margaret
2014 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7, Aisin, 4.10
"Pequod" 2015 Redwood 38GK
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 07:00 PM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 392
|
Titan guy...I PM'd you a question.
__________________
Bob and Debbie (both retired) with Senior FurBabies Grizz (a German Shepherd mix) and Bailey (a Lab mix)...and sometimes a Grandkiddo or 2! Full Time RVers since July 2013 Redwood: 2012 36FL with sliding patio doors
Tow Vehicle: 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD with 6.6 DuraMax Dually
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 08:24 PM
|
#10
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,674
|
This Rally is going to be great, lots to see and learn.
Sure hope my brain does not go into Overload !!!!! 
__________________
Robert & Sheryl
2014 Redwood 38FL
MoRyde 8K IS, Disc Brakes, MoRyde Pin Box
17.5 Goodyear G114's, RV Armor Roof
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Curt Q24 Hitch
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2015, 10:13 PM
|
#11
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 392
|
Maybe we'll have to extend it...so many great things on the agenda!! : )
__________________
Bob and Debbie (both retired) with Senior FurBabies Grizz (a German Shepherd mix) and Bailey (a Lab mix)...and sometimes a Grandkiddo or 2! Full Time RVers since July 2013 Redwood: 2012 36FL with sliding patio doors
Tow Vehicle: 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD with 6.6 DuraMax Dually
|
|
|
|
|
07-12-2015, 12:51 AM
|
#12
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,353
|
Wish I could be there! While the ladies are out get beautified, the guys can get down & get greasy, yee haw!!
__________________
Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
|
|
|
|
|
07-12-2015, 01:18 AM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 412
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Titan Guy
6/23/15 I bought a new 38GK and will be doing a Disc Brake Conversion at the Rally on 8/6 starting about 9 am. I anticipate about 4 hours to complete. I will have some help so plenty of time to talk to you as you stop by.
|
I would consider this time well spent. Let me know how to locate which rig will be receiving the conversion. Thanks.
__________________
Bob and Carol - Lees Summit, MO,
2016 Silverado 3500 HD, High Country DRW diesel, 3.73 gear ratio, long bed, 25K Reese Elite removable hitch with 2013 Redwood 36RL with 17.5" H-rated tires and MOR/ryde heavy duty shackle links and bushings; 6.5 KW gen
|
|
|
|
|
07-12-2015, 01:45 AM
|
#14
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 412
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Titan Guy
Ford Truck,
A very unusual situation. I have never run into anything like what you are describing. There are multiple possibilities for the brakes being activated without pressing the brake pedal but as far as I know they are all traceable and easily fixed. Too bad your first experience was a bad one.
If you are interested, I will install an electric/hydraulic disc brake system initially at no charge. If you like it you pay for it. If you don't like it, I will take the system off and reinstall the electric brake system at no charge to you.
You can contact me at 405-626-7009
|
What is a budget number for the 7K disk conversion?
__________________
Bob and Carol - Lees Summit, MO,
2016 Silverado 3500 HD, High Country DRW diesel, 3.73 gear ratio, long bed, 25K Reese Elite removable hitch with 2013 Redwood 36RL with 17.5" H-rated tires and MOR/ryde heavy duty shackle links and bushings; 6.5 KW gen
|
|
|
|
|
07-12-2015, 02:23 AM
|
#15
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 649
|
A complete DIY kit is $1750.00.
Typical installation is $1000.00
__________________
Ron & Margaret
2014 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7, Aisin, 4.10
"Pequod" 2015 Redwood 38GK
|
|
|
|
|
07-12-2015, 03:17 AM
|
#16
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 412
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Titan Guy
A complete DIY kit is $1750.00.
Typical installation is $1000.00
|
Is the $1000 for labor? I was thinking I read on this forum that the conversion took 4- hours.
__________________
Bob and Carol - Lees Summit, MO,
2016 Silverado 3500 HD, High Country DRW diesel, 3.73 gear ratio, long bed, 25K Reese Elite removable hitch with 2013 Redwood 36RL with 17.5" H-rated tires and MOR/ryde heavy duty shackle links and bushings; 6.5 KW gen
|
|
|
|
|
07-12-2015, 03:23 AM
|
#17
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 649
|
Install is typically 8-10 hrs. At the rally I will have 2 people plus myself so I don't expect it to take more than 4 hrs
__________________
Ron & Margaret
2014 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7, Aisin, 4.10
"Pequod" 2015 Redwood 38GK
|
|
|
|
|
07-12-2015, 03:25 AM
|
#18
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 649
|
The labor cost makes this a great DIY project. It is not difficult but it does take some time.
__________________
Ron & Margaret
2014 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7, Aisin, 4.10
"Pequod" 2015 Redwood 38GK
|
|
|
|
|
07-12-2015, 02:21 PM
|
#19
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,313
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by piper guy
Was this with the 2015 Ford ?
|
Yes , it was the 2015,.. And the factory brake controller was set to hydraulic... And it all tested good..
__________________
2020 F-350
2020 3991RD with-
17.5 Goodyear 114's , Titan Disc brakes, MorRyde 8K IS, Onan 6.5..
|
|
|
|
|
07-12-2015, 02:23 PM
|
#20
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,313
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by RCAircraft
What is a budget number for the 7K disk conversion?
|
Bob , I originally paid $4,000.00 for the set up... The installer did credit me parts back once it was returned to drums...
__________________
2020 F-350
2020 3991RD with-
17.5 Goodyear 114's , Titan Disc brakes, MorRyde 8K IS, Onan 6.5..
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
