Removing Electric Brake System From Car Dolly and Replacing With a Surge Coupler and Disc Brakes

Updated 07/28/2014 | Published 07/25/2014

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Dexter Premier Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs

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$490.79

Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Disc Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs

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$380.89

Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Single Axle - 15'

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$104.66

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649

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$18.14

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149

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$14.18

Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 2

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Question:

I have an American Car Dolly which has electic brakes. I want to switch to disc brakes with actuator in hitch and do away with electric control. Pulling a 2013 VW TDI behind a 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune RV. Will these work?

asked by: George W

Expert Reply:

If the existing hubs on your dolly use a # L68149 inner and a # L44649 outer bearing and a 10-19 grease seal, the rotors will be compatible. You'll also need to make sure your existing wheels are at least 14 inches in diameter and have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern, the # T2HRCM10DAC hub/rotor assemblies you mentioned would work great.

So long story short, if the rotors are compatible with the spindles and wheels are compatible with the rotors, the Titan # T2HRCM10DAC kit will work well for you. You'd also need a surge actuator like part # 099-175-20 which is compatible with a 3 inch wide trailer tongue and a # 15SI-BLKIT brake line kit.