Electric brakes?
Submitted: Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 14:18
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Member - Ian F (WA)
I understand the principle of the drum brake system but anyone know if electric brakes can be adapted to disc brakes? I think it would be very difficult but I may be wrong. Thanks in advance.
Ian
Reply By: Notso - Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 14:25
Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 14:25
There is Disc Brake System for Vans and Trailers.
This mob uses them
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Follow Up By: Member - Ian F (WA) - Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 14:52
Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 14:52
Thanks Notso,
Looks like an expensive unit!
Ian
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Reply By: Barnesy - Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 14:59
Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 14:59
There are electric operated disc brakes. I was recommended not to use them by the actual people that fitted them. Drums are better because the fragile electric wiring is protected by the drum.
Discs are open to the elements and are subject to stone and gravel damage, even if driving on bitumen. They are also not at a stage in development where they will be very effective.
When you consider that many dual cabs still have drums on the rear, I can't see any reason not to use them for a trailer or van.
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Follow Up By: Paul G K (vic) - Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 16:21
Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 16:21
Barnsey
Electric disc brakes have no wiring to the wheels as they are electric operated hydraulic brakes
Regards Paul
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Reply By: All Clear - Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 20:37
Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 20:37
I have 10inch drum fitted to an 22' off road with cruisemater leaf
suspension,I ordered 12inch but advised by the manufacturer that Cruisemaster recommended 10inch and was more than adequate for this type of set-up.
I am still not sure on their reasoning.
Is there anyone out there that have 10inch brakes fitted to their 3000kg offroader and are happy with them?
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