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Old 08-01-2018, 11:07 AM   #21
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Originally Posted by Ian View Post
Got the drum off and pulled out all the innards of the braking mechanism. Then put everything back together and we’ll see how things go.

Edit: it looks like the drum and disc brakes use different actuators, so it’s not as simple as swapping the brake itself. For that reason I chose to have the one axle just non functional.

I’ll worry about the brake upgrade at a later date (when I have more time)
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yes you have to use different actuators.. you also need to wire a reverse lock out ( or put the pin in when you back up) because disc brakes work as good in reverse as forward... as long as your coupler is bolted and not welded 9 mine was welded) its easy swap... sounds like you are headed in the right direction.. good luck!

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