DeeMaxx hydraulic disc brake conversions and service for travel trailers and fifth wheels — stronger, more consistent stopping with far less maintenance than electric drums. Installed at your driveway, storage facility, or campsite across Utah and Texas.
DeeMaxx disc brake conversion from Mobile RV Pro replaces aging electric drum brakes with hydraulic disc brakes for stronger, more consistent stopping and dramatically lower maintenance on travel trailers and fifth wheels across Utah and Texas. DeeMaxx is the most common RV disc conversion system, using a stainless rotor and caliper kit driven by an electric-over-hydraulic actuator. Disc brakes do not fade on long mountain descents, do not need annual magnet and shoe replacement, and are largely self-cleaning. Certified technicians, written estimate before any work begins, full installation and ongoing service. For drum brake repair and bearing service, see our Bearing and Brake Repair page.
Disc brakes are not for every rig, but for heavy fifth wheels, frequent mountain towing, and owners tired of annual drum-brake maintenance, the conversion pays for itself in stopping power and reliability. These are the situations where it makes the most sense.
Electric drums fade on long descents as they heat up. Disc brakes shed heat and hold braking power on grades like Parley's Summit, Spanish Fork Canyon, or the Hill Country.
On heavy rigs, disc brakes deliver the stronger, more consistent stopping that drum brakes struggle to provide at GVWR.
Drum brakes need magnet and shoe replacement and adjustment every season. Disc brakes are largely maintenance-free — no magnets, no shoes, no adjustment.
Drum brakes trap water and grit, which corrodes magnets and warps drums. Disc brakes are open and self-cleaning, shrugging off the conditions that ruin drums.
If multiple axles need new magnets, shoes, or drums, the cost gap to a DeeMaxx conversion narrows — and you get a system that may outlast the RV.
Not sure whether a conversion is worth it for your rig? A mobile technician can assess your current brakes, axle ratings, and towing pattern on-site and give you a straight comparison of repairing the drums versus converting to DeeMaxx — with a written estimate for each path. No obligation to convert.
A DeeMaxx conversion is a complete electric-over-hydraulic disc system: rotors and calipers at each wheel, an actuator that converts the trailer's electric brake signal to hydraulic pressure, and the lines and fittings between them. Mobile RV Pro installs and services the full system.
Conversion pricing is driven by axle count and actuator size — a single-axle conversion is the low end, a triple-axle fifth wheel the upper end. Ranges below are all-in: parts (kit, actuator, lines) and labor. [REVIEW] These are draft estimates — Matt to confirm against DeeMaxx kit pricing.
| Repair Type | Typical Labor Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle disc conversion | $1,400 – $2,100 | Rotors, calipers, actuator, lines, install |
| Tandem-axle disc conversion | $2,400 – $3,600 | Most common; travel trailers and fifth wheels |
| Triple-axle disc conversion | $3,400 – $5,200 | Heavy fifth wheels and toy haulers |
| Actuator replacement only | $520 – $900 | On an existing disc system |
| Disc pad replacement — per axle | $220 – $400 | Routine wear on a converted system |
| Caliper replacement — per wheel | $240 – $420 | Seized or leaking caliper |
| System bleed and inspection | $170 – $300 | Annual service on a disc system |
| Diagnostic only (no repair) | $270 – $360 | Walk-away price if you decline repair |
Mobile RV Pro provides a written estimate before any work begins, including a side-by-side comparison of repairing your existing drum brakes versus converting to DeeMaxx. A conversion is a one-time investment that eliminates annual drum maintenance for the life of the RV. For drum brake repair and bearing repack, see our Bearing and Brake Repair page.
Mobile RV Pro technicians are certified, background-checked, and carry full liability insurance. The company is licensed and insured to perform RV repair across Utah and Texas. If a technician damages any component while performing a hired repair, Mobile RV Pro covers the replacement 100% — both parts and labor.
Mobile RV Pro is an authorized warranty coordinator for most major extended warranty providers including Good Sam, Wholesale Warranties, Cornerstone, and National General. We coordinate repairs and payment directly with extended warranty companies on your behalf — at no extra charge.
A DeeMaxx conversion is a hydraulic brake system, and a system bled or installed wrong is a safety problem — not a job for a parking-lot generalist. Mobile RV Pro installs the complete kit, bleeds and pressure-tests the hydraulics, integrates the breakaway system, and stands behind the work with a written guarantee. We service what we install: annual bleeds, pad replacement, and actuator service, all mobile. Certified technicians, written estimate before any work begins.
Certified technicians dispatched to your location — driveway, storage facility, or campsite. No haul-in, no storage fees.
The conversion decision comes down to stopping power, maintenance, and longevity. Here is how DeeMaxx disc brakes compare to the electric drum brakes that come standard on most towable RVs.
| Mobile RV Pro | Dealership | |
|---|---|---|
| Stopping power | Stronger, consistent at GVWR | Adequate; fades when hot |
| Heat / grade performance | Sheds heat, no fade | Fades on long descents |
| Annual maintenance | Pad check and bleed only | Magnet, shoe, adjustment yearly |
| Wet / muddy conditions | Self-cleaning, open design | Traps grit; corrodes |
| Upfront cost | Higher one-time investment | Lower; recurring upkeep |
| Service life | Often outlasts the RV | Wear items replaced repeatedly |
