Brakes
My Flagstaff 8228IKWS needs a brake job. I have never been happy with the brakes on this 5er so I started looking into a disc brake conversion. I have contacted my local trailer dealer (not RV dealer) and they are telling me that it can't be done on my unit. There is a problem with the dexter axles I have. I have Dexter 4k axles #3722505. the dealer says I would have to upgrade to 5.6k axles to make the conversion $4,000.00 for the axles and then the conversion kit $2,400.00, new wheels and probably tires. So, I was thinking that wasn't an option but then I started looking into the cost of a brake job using what I have. $348.00 per wheel for the brake assemblies (shoes alone are not available) $100.00 per wheel for new drums. So I'm looking at 4k for parts to do a brake job on this camper. I have been to Dexter, Performance Brakes and E trailer. Same answer. Any advice would be appreciated.
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