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Old 06-10-2013, 04:46 PM   #1
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Default convert surge brakes to electric disk brakes

Anyone on here that has had old surge brakes on old kilos converted to electric disk brakes? how much did it cost? I know you have to put a new Axel on to get electric brakes. Who did it? A auto repair shop or maybe boat trailer shop? I was getting prices from 1300 to 1500$ to put new surge break and hoses and coupling on. I was wondering if switching it over to electric would maybe not cost much more. The boat places didn't know if they even could put new surge breaks on because they said most trailers used Chevy parts and the boat trailer used ford.
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Old 06-21-2013, 05:53 AM   #2
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Default New axles

I think changing over to electric brakes is a good idea. But there are a couple of things to look into. I would like to know the weights of the tow vehicle and the trailer to determine what size axles you need. Here is a website for you to go look over info on brake axles. Dexter Axle Parts, Dexter Brake Parts, Dexter Hub Parts, Dexter Brakes, Dexter Axles, Dexter Axle

Try to find a trailer repair shop, even one for semi's in your area and talk with their service manager.

Wishing you well

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