Adding DeeMaxx Hydraulic Brake To A 2024 Brinkley Z2900 5th Wheel

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Good morning, I hope this finds you well. I was hoping to get information on a Deemaxx hydraulic brake upgrade for our 2024 Brinkley Z2900 if possible. After watching “RV Wild life” doing the upgrade and raving about how Etrailer was so helpful with all the parts and necessary items I was curious if I could get a brakedown of what’s needed. I thank you in advance for any and all help you can provide. Have a good day, Darren W.

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Hello Darren. Thanks for reaching out, I can definitely help with this. To convert your 2024 Brinkley Z2900 5th wheel over to disc brakes, you will need a disc brake kit, a brake line kit, and electric over hydraulic actuator, and a breakaway kit for the trailer. Your tow vehicle will also need to be equipped with an electric trailer brake controller.

If you want to go with DeeMaxx brakes, such as the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit # DE68YR, this is definitely a good choice. Keep in mind this kit is for the standard 7,000 lb axle and it uses the # 25580 (1.750" ID) inner bearing and # 02475 (1.25" ID) outer bearing so please do verify this is what you have. If you have a different axle with different bearing just let me know. Keep in mind you will need two of the # DE68YR kits if you intend to put brakes on both axles.

For your brake line kit, we will want to be sure we get you a kit with an appropriately sized main line. The Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # 18TA-BLKIT comes with an 18' main line. You can measure from the front of the trailer to the axle to determine what length line you will need.

I recommend that you use the DeeMaxx EOH actuator # DE47SR which is made specifically for disc brakes. Then you can use the Bright Way # 3802308 for your breakaway.

Note that your vehicle will need to be equipped with an EOH compatible brake controller. If you don't have one already, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 because it is our most tired and true brake controller and it is EOH compatible. Below, you will find a like to our guide in installing EOH brakes and it goes over this process in detail. Feel free to post in the comment section below if you need anything else from me.

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Bob K.

10/17/2024

Why would you need a breakaway kit when all 5th wheel trailers come with one? Thanks!

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Jesse M.

10/17/2024

@BobK Sure they may already have one, but I was just trying to cover all the bases with the answer. Breakaway is required as part of this setup so it really wouldn't do to omit that detail. Especially when providing a full parts list.

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Answer 1

Hey Dwyane yes that is necessary unfortunately. We do have disc brake kits like the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE68YR which will work with 7,000 lb axles that uses specific bearings. The last couple of things you'd need is a brake line kit…

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Answer 2

Hi Ray, To switch from electric to electric-over-hydraulic disc brakes you'll need to check a few things first. The first thing to check is the axle tube for the ID tag that lists its capacity. Next you'll need to remove a hub and either…

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Answer 3

Hello Richard, Congrats on the new 2024 Dutchman 36 5th wheel! What is your favorite new feature? Looking to make the swap over to disc brakes, you will not be disappointed. Here is the set-up you will want with the DeeMaxx brakes: - (2) sets of the…

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Answer 4

Hey Steve, for your 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty I recommend going with the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers #AL29DQ with the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs #AL74000EZ.…

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Answer 5

Hi Tom, I've attached the wiring diagram for the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Kit for Disc Brakes #HBA16-252-82 below as well as a video I made where I'll walk you through the installation process.

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Answer 6

Hi Dirk, There is one difference between the two Air Lift air bags you asked about, which is that one is for dual rear-wheel models only and one does not fit dually models of 2023 Ford F-350: - Does NOT Fit Dually: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate…

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Answer 7

Hey Mark, yeah you can definitely convert the 3,500 lb axles of your 2021 Grand Design Imagine 2500RL to disc using the DeeMax actuator part #DE47SR that you referenced. The correct hub/rotor kit would be the part #DE66YR which you'd need two of,…

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Answer 8

I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL29DQ for your 2024 Ford F-350 with the SRW. This is an upgraded spring to the #AL79DQ you found as it has the internal jounce spring. The internal jounce spring helps reduce…

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Answer 9

Hello Dave. I recommend the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE28YR. This uses a corrosion-resistant Maxx coat finish, which is similar to Dacromet or Zinc only better. So not as expensive as stainless, but still good rust resistance. These hubs have a 6 on…

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Answer 10

It appears there is not a ultimate plus kit available for the 2023 F250 at this time. Even air lift does not list one in their catalogue. It is possible that they will come out with one in the future, but there is really no reason to wait for them to…

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Answer 11

Yes, you are able to use the different parts together on your 2022 Ford F-350. First you will start with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1116. Since you have a short bed truck you may also want the 4" Offset Ball…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL79DQ will fit your 2024 Ford F-250 with the Tremor package. I do recommend stepping up to the Ultimate Springs #AL29DQ as they have the internal jounce bumper. This really helps to cut down on…

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