We are finally ready to get disc brakes. Does anyone have experience installing the brakes yourself. I think it would save about $1,000. We know we'll get them from Titan Guy--just not sure about having them installed. $$$
Ken, I put this in the wrong subject. Sorry. I think you have to move it, right?
When I had mine installed last year, I really watched the folks while they wee doing it. If anyone has the smallest bit of mechanical sense they are capable of doing it.
You will need somewhere solid enough to jack up the side and do all the swapping of rotors, ect..
It took 2 skilled guys about 4-5 hours total to do mine start to finish..
After mine was done, I really felt that I should have done it myself, but for the fee they charged me, I could not beat it !
I am a certified journeyman mechanic, certified jouryman electrician and degreed EE ( super retired) and did not think twice to have Titan Guy trained technicians install our Redwood Titan brakes. Experience is precious. I have the tools and training however not their super hard earned and respected experience.
I've done all my own maintenance on everything I've ever owned, but John & his son did such a great job that it was definitely worth every penny to let them do it, after installed & after checking it out , the controller wouldn't read the actuator & I wouldn't of had a clue why, John had some sort of module installed in minutes & good to go. After watching am confident I could've done it & very glad I let them do it. IMHO spend the money.
Travelin' Texans
Former '13 FB owner
Currently rvless!!
No worries.
Ken & Gizzi
Ford 2015 F350 DRW
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If you have the physical ability and the desire, you can do it. It will take 10+ hours. Take your time, split it up over 2-3 days and above all call me with questions during the install. This is a great DIY project that generates a lot of self satisfaction on completion.
I agree with Ron. I installed mine and it did take about 10 hours. The most time consuming thing for me was routing the brake lines.
Did ours myself. Also did the SRE-4000 and wet bolt kit, changing all the plastic spring bushings with bronze. RW sat for 4 days on the 6 jacks. No issues. Take the wheels in and have them balanced at the same time.
Rick
Did ours myself. Also did the SRE-4000 and wet bolt kit, changing all the plastic spring bushings with bronze. RW sat for 4 days on the 6 jacks. No issues. Take the wheels in and have them balanced at the same time.
Rick
We are thinking about the SRE-4000 after the brakes. Good to know we can do those.
Did the SRE4000 in Dec. About a half day job with no helpers.
If memory serves correctly, the SRE 4000 will add about 2" to the rear trailer height. It's just something to remember. I'll be adding this in the near future. I need that 2"....
We were a little high in the front when hooked up before the SRE-4000 and it is still high. I did not measure before and after but I do not think there is any difference.
The SRE 4000 added 1-1/2 " to the overall height of the trailer. I measured before and after.
Some of the height change depends on which spring shackles you install with the SRE 4000.
Redwood typically used the 3 1/8 length Shackles on many units, if you replace them with the MoRyde Heavy Duty Shackles Part # UO12-16, 2 1/4 inch Shackles while doing your SRE 4000 installation, it will raise the height of your Redwood slightly.
