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 Industry
During 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.
Reasons To Ask Yourself
What is Stopping You?
Better Performance
Notice the drop in
performance of this
drum brake when
tested at highway
speed.
60 to 0 Is An Important Tool
You will see a 35% to 58% shorter stopping distance with disc brakes
TRAILER
BRAKES ONLY
DRUM BRAKES
DISC BRAKES
0
100
200
300
400
INDEPENDENT RESULTS
40 MPH TO A COMPLETE STOP USING TRAILER BRAKES ONLY
500
600
Fewer Moving Parts
Fact
•Disc Brake Calipers have one moving part
•Drum Brakes have between six and twelve moving parts
LOWER
MAINTENANCE
COSTS
Types of Trailers Currently Using Disc Brakes
To 12,000 lbs
Replacement Parts
Caliper Parts Available at Your Local Auto Parts Store
Conversion
Convert from Drum to Disc Brakes with Ease
Engineering
Meets or Exceeds CSA-D313 Requirements
Stopping Distance
Brake Components
Tailored To Your Customer’s Environment
Automotive Finish
Silver Cadmium Plating
E-coating
Stainless Steel
Disc Brakes
What Do I Need To Know About How To Actuate
Disc Brakes?
Brakes Can Perform No Better Than The Actuator Driving Them?
Electric / Hydraulic Actuator
An Actuator Can Perform No Better
Than The Controller Driving It!
1. Use Only Inertia Based Controllers
2. A Decelorometer vs. Pendulum
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BrakeRite EHB & II
•Reliable Performance
•All Components Self Contained
•Superior Performance
•Use Any Brake Control
•70+ Cubic Inches Per Minute
BrakeRite II EHB and II
•Response Time
Better Known as “Pucker Time”
TITAN
CARLISLE / DEXTER
TIME TO 200 PSI
0.3 SECONDS
1.3 SECONDS
TIME TO 90% MAX PRESSURE
1.1 SECONDS
3.4 SECONDS
Disc Brakes Conversion
1. Axle Size
2. Number Of Axles
3. Spring or Torsion
4. Number of Bolt Holes
a)
If Eight Hole Size of Studs
Remove Electric Brakes
1. Simply Remove Brake Cluster
2. Inspect Bearings
a)
Most Cases Can Reuse Bearings
3. Remove Any Wiring
Install Disc Brakes
1. Clean Spindle
2. Bolt Bracket To Flange
3. Mount Calipers at 10:00
4. Slide on Rotor
5. Install Bearings & Seals
Install Actuator
1. Find Proper Location
a)
Current Wiring
b)
Near Batteries
c)
Easy to Install Lines
2. Wire Actuator
Wiring EHB
1. Proper Wire
a)
White & Black 12 Gauge
b)
Blue 18 Gauge
c)
Violet & Brown 14 Gauge
2. No Frame Ground
a)
Back to Battery
Wiring EHB
Install Brake Lines
1. Choose Proper Line Kit
a)
Single, Tandem, Triple
b)
Torsion or Spring
2. Use Only DOT Approved
3. No Vertical Coils
BrakeRite Bench Test
Important – 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
Bleed and Check
1. Pull Breakaway Switch and Bleed
a)
Start With Farthest from Actuator
2. Insert Breakaway Switch and Check Fluid Level
3. Repeat to Next Caliper
Controller Compatibility
Check EHB Manual For Compatible Controllers
Ford / Chevy Integral System
2006.5 and Newer
Wiring Instructions
BrakeRite Conversions
BrakeRite Conversions
Contacts
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Contacts
Randy McMann
Marketing and Sales
(800) 872-2327 Ext 59361 Phone
(515) 710- 9669
Cell
Dave Frye
BrakeRite Technical
(515) 710-9668
Bob Pruessner
Technical and Warranty
(800) 872-2327 Ext 59257
Phone
Jerry Williams
Technical and Shipping
(800) 872-2327 Ext 59222
Phone
Sandy Gibson
Customer Service
(800) 872-2327 Ext 59207
Phone