Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator - Disc - 2-5/16" Ball - Bolt On - 8,000 lbs

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• Difficulty Bleeding Trailer Brakes with Titan Model 6 Actuator
  It does take quite a bit of force to manually push in an actuator with or without the cap on. But the cap should be off when you bleed the brakes. Also, the longer the board the more leverage you can put on the coupler and the easier it will be to move it. I recommend using a vacuum pump brake bleeder # PTW87030 which makes things a lot easier. Also it is worth mentioning that if the fluid has no where to go then the actuator will only push in so far. So if you haven't opened a bleeder...
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• How to Know What Weight Rating is Needed When Converting from Drum to Disc Brakes
  Good questions and there is a lot here so let's start with the simplest thing, the weight rating. Trailer brakes are rated based on their axle; for example, the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2HR35D-8 is designed for a 3,500 lb axle and a tandem axle trailer with a pair of 3,500 lb axles would need two of these, so the first thing to know is the weight rating of your axles. Then to get the correct fit, since you are replacing a hub and drum, you are going to need a disc brake kit with a hub...
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• Recommended Kit for Converting EZ Loader Boat Trailer Drum Brakes to Titan Disc Brakes
  The item you selected, Titan Disc Brake Kit and Leverlock Actuator w/ Electric Lockout, part # T4747200, is zinc coated to prevent corrosion. To prevent warping, I would recommend allowing the brakes to cool after driving a long distance before backing your boat into the water. I would recommend The Titan Disc Brake Kit, part # T4747200, for a boat trailer rather than the Galphorite Coated Assemblies. With any brake assembly, heat can remain around the bearings and can be sucked in through...
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• What Material Is Used For The Titan Disc Brake Caliper And Caliper Hardware, #T4747200
  On Titan Disc Brake Kit and Leverlock Actuator w/ Electric Lockout - Tandem, # T4747200, I called Titan to verify the materials and they said the calipers are cast iron, the caliper hardware is stainless steel and the bleeder screw is brass. The piston in the brake caliper is made of stainless steel.
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• Adding Brake Flanges To An Aluminum Trailer with 2,200 lb Axles
  What you will want to do is purchase the part # 4-34 as this is a brake mounting flange designed for 2.2k axles, provided your axle is a 1-3/4" round tube. The brake mounting flange needs to be welded on perfectly square and concentric and if it is off by even just a little bit, this can lead to all kinds of problems with trailer ride, stability, tire, and suspension wear. We strongly recommend that brake flanges be welded on by a professional shop that routinely works on trailers and...
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• Replacement Brake Actuator for Global Direct GDC-80
  You will need to cut that off of your 2001 Cobalt 240 to replace the actuator since there are no replacements that will fit. I recommend welding on a straight tongue so you can use a bolt-on actuator like the Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator # T4747200. This is made for disc brakes and has the same 8,000 lb rating you currently have.
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• Will the Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4747200 Fit on a 2003 Triton Elite 18 Dual Axle Snowmobile Trailer
  The Titan Disc Brake Kit and Leverlock Actuator w/ Electric Lockout for Tandem, 3,500-lb Axles, item # T4843200, is designed to replace the Surge brake coupler, all of the brake lines and fittings, the hub/rotors, and the brake calipers. Everything is included for both axles. The only way to be sure this kit will work on your trailer is to check the wheel bearing and seal part numbers and match them to those included in the # T4747200 kit and to measure the tongue on the trailer to make...
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• Does the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator T4747200 Have a Reverse Lockout
  The Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator part # T4747200 does not come with a lockout but one can be added easily using the Solenoid Valve for Titan Brake Actuators with Reverse Lockouts part # T4748800. The lockout is what allows you to back up the trailer without locking up the brakes.
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• Recommended Disc Brake Conversion For Tandem Axle Boat Trailer With 13 Inch Wheels
  We don't have a kit for 13 inch wheels, but I can give you all the components you need. For your rotor/hubs, you will need 2 of the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 8" Rotor/Hub - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs # K2HR35D-8. This will require 4 of the # L68149 bearings, 4 of the # L44649 bearings and 2 of the Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 2 # RG06-050. Then you will need the tandem brake lines, and I recommend the Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit...
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• Replacement Brake Actuator for Global Direct GDC-80 Brake Actuator
  We have the perfect replacement for your Global Direct GDC-80 brake actuator. Since you mentioned "down tongue" I believe you were referring to having an actuator with drop. If you have disc brakes, the best option is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop - Disc # DM8758811 and if you have drum brakes the best option is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop - Drum # DM8759411. Both of these actuators have a 4" drop, are compatible with a 2-5/16" hitch ball, have an 8,000 lb capacity...
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• Recommended Replacement Actuator for GDC-80
  We've got some nice options to replace the GDC-80 actuator you've got that will bolt up to a 3 inch channel tongue. I recommend using the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator - Disc # T4747200 (for disc brakes) or the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator - Drum # T4079200 (for drum brakes), which both have 8000-lbs capacities and fit 2-5/16" hitch balls, so they're the same specs as your GDC-80.
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• How Does Breakaway Cable of Titan Actuator Reset
  What do you mean reset? Do you mean like resetting the breakaway mechanism of the actuator? To release the breakaway lever of the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator # T4747200 you will need to use a screw driver to push the clip on the lever back towards the rear of the trailer while pushing the lever back to its original position.
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• Recommended Replacement Actuator for a GDC 80 Brake Actuator
  Mike, unfortunately there aren't any replacements for your GDC 80 brake actuator so you will have to replace it. I recommend going with the Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator # T4747200 which is made for disc brakes and has the same 8,000 lb capacity your current actuator has.
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• Will Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4747200 Fit Tandem Axle Boat Trailer w/ 3500 Axles
  We do have a kit with a larger capacity coupler available, Titan Disc Brake Kit and Actuator # T4747200. I recommend this kit, but you will need to check a few things to make sure it will work on your trailer. You will need to check your bolt pattern and wheel size, check your bearing numbers, check to see if the other axle has a brake mounting flange, and measure the trailer tongue. To make sure that your bolt pattern is 5 on 4-1/2 inches, you can measure two different ways. The first...
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• Which Titan Zinc Plated Surge Brake Actuator will Work with Drum Brakes
  The Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator - Drum - 2-5/16 inch Ball - Bolt On - 8,000 lbs, is the coupler you would need to order for use with drum brakes. The difference between the drum and disc actuator couplers is that the drum brakes have a check valve that holds a small amount of brake line pressure on the system, so that when the brakes are applied they will immediately apply the brakes, with no time lag for building initial pressure. Disc brake systems do not require this check valve...
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• Can 13 inch Trailer Wheels be Used with the Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4747200
  The Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4747200 that you referenced has been confirmed to work on 13 inch trailer wheels like the part # AM20234 that you referenced so it would work well for you. I wasn't able to find any information on the TS3571EZ axle you have by Dexter, but I will say this will fit a Dexter 3,500 lb axle that has hubs on it currently that are inner bearing number of L68149 and outer bearing number of L44649. Pull your current hubs to check the bearings to be sure.
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• Surge Drum Brake To Surge Disc Brake Conversion On a 1995 Caulkins Tandem 3,500LB Axle Boat Trailer
  Yes, the Titan Premier Disc Brake Kit # T2HRCM10DAC will work as a starting point to upgrade your existing drum brakes to Disc on your 1995 Caulkins Boat Trailer. This Kit is Dacromet-plated to help resist corrosion and includes the hub/rotors, calipers, mounting brackets and hardware for the mounting brackets. You will need the Bearings # L44649 and # L68149, and Grease Seal # 58846 to complete the axle portion for this kit. I recommend using the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2R35S as it...
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• Can the Check Valve on a Titan Drum Brake Actuator be Removed for Use with Disc Brakes
  Technically, the check valve on the drum actuator, # T4079200, can be removed. However, it is not recommended to do so because you could end up damaging the master cylinder. It would be best to go with the appropriate actuator, # T4747200. You could also replace the master cylinder in the drum brake actuator using the disc brake master cylinder # T1777405.
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• Availability of Surge Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes that Takes a 2-5/16 inch Hitch Ball
  I attached a help article that will walk you through the process of adding surge disc brakes to a trailer that does not have them currently installed. I also attached a link to a page that has all of the surge disc brake actuators we offer designed to fit 2-5/16 inch balls. The most popular option is the Titan part # T4747200 which I attached a review video for.
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• Parts Needed to Convert Triple Axle Trailer from Electric Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes
  We can help you with the planned conversion of your triple axle trailer from electric drum brakes to disc brake operation. A great place to start are the articles I linked for you, which cover all of the considerations and components needed to make the switch to either hydraulic disc brakes or electric-over-hydraulic disc brakes. In the EOH set-up you will still need a trailer brake controller like the P3 # 90195 to activate the EOH actuator. For a purely hydraulic set-up you will need...
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• Parts Needed to Add Disc Brakes or EOH Brakes to Tandem 3,500 lb Axles on Boat Trailer
  We can get both of your axles set up with disc brakes, and for 3,500 lb axles, since you are converting to disc brakes you'll need a hub-and-rotor disc brake assembly. For the correct kit, as well as the disc brake actuator and brake lines, here is everything you'll need (note for a tandem axle trailer you'll need two of the disc brake kits): - Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet # K2HR35D - Bearing Kit for Trailer Brakes w/ 8" or 10" Hub/Rotor - 3,500 lbs #...
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• Actuator Recommendation for a Triple Axle Trailer Going from Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes
  Some drum brake actuators can have the check valve removed or punctured to allow it to function disc brake setups, but this won't work for a triple axle brake setup because drum brake actuators just don't have the volume to activate the disc brakes. Basically you are going to need to replace your actuator since the one you currently have won't be able to activate your new brakes. There is an off-chance that you could replace the master cylinder of the actuator and be able to convert your...
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• Which Reverse Lockout to Use with a Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator T4747200
  The correct solenoid to use with the Titan actuator part # T4747200 that you referenced is the part # T4748800. It sounds like your current solenoid is either broken or possibly has a bad ground and just isn't functioning properly.
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• 8k Disc Brake Surge Actuator Recommendation
  It sounds like you have a # T4079200 and are looking to convert it so that it will be compatible with disc brakes. If you were using a single axle trailer you could simply ram a screw driver through the back of the check valve in the master cylinder so that the actuator would have higher pressure like what disc brakes require, but since you have a tandem axle trailer this setup would not give you enough fluid displacement to activate your brake assemblies. You will have to upgrade to the...
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