Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes - 1,000 psi
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes - 1,000 psi
Item # HBA-10
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Hydrastar Brake Actuator - HBA-10
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- Drum Brakes
- Hydrastar
- 1000 psi
Anodized aluminum electric-hydraulic actuator lets you use your brake controller (sold separately) to activate your trailer's hydraulic drum brakes. Vented end plate releases heat. Includes hardware. Hydraulic lines and breakaway sold separately.
Features:
- Electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator activates your trailer's hydraulic brakes when you apply the brakes in your tow vehicle
- Brake controller (sold separately) is required to send signal from tow vehicle to actuator when brakes are applied
- 7-Way trailer connector (sold separately) is needed to transmit signal from brake controller
- Improved functionality when compared with surge brake couplers
- Faster response time - trailer brakes are triggered when you apply brakes in tow vehicle, as opposed to when trailer pushes against hitch ball
- No need to manually lock out brakes when you back up
- Trailer brakes can be intentionally activated when you reverse
- Manual override on brake controller can be activated so you can engage the trailer brakes without having to apply your vehicle brakes
- Vented end plate releases pressure, moisture, and heat in order to protect the internal components
- Allows actuator to be mounted in places where most actuators would overheat
- Electronic, proportional pressure valve ensures that braking is smooth and effective
- Built-in bleeder screw lets you easily flush air out of the brake lines
- Durable extruded aluminum provides corrosion resistance
- Compatible with any standard, 5-amp-hour-battery breakaway kit (sold separately)
- DOT compliant
- Unit installs on trailer frame and connects to trailer's wiring and hydraulic brake lines (sold separately)
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: single- and tandem-axle trailers (up to 7,000 lbs) with drum brakes
- Maximum output pressure: 1,000 psi
- Power: 12V DC
- Hydraulic port size: 3/16"
- Dimensions: 11-3/4" long x 3" wide x 7-3/8" tall
- Wire configuration:
- Black: 12-volt power
- Blue: brake controller
- Yellow: breakaway
- White: ground
- 2-Year limited warranty
Note: Do not power wash the Hydrastar actuator or take it through a commercial car wash. High-pressure water may damage the seals on the actuator.
The Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic trailer brake actuator applies pressure to your trailer's hydraulic brake system in response to the electrical signals sent from your in-cab brake controller. As a result, your trailer's hydraulic brakes will be activated every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle or press the manual override on your controller. This setup is ideal for boat trailers because you will get responsive hydraulic braking, which you control conveniently from inside your vehicle with your electric brake controller.
Hydrastar Electric-Over-Hydraulic Actuator vs. Standard Surge Brake Actuators
With the Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic actuator, you can get all the benefits of towing with an electric brake controller while using hydraulic brakes. Because this actuator will activate according to the settings you have chosen for your brake controller (sold separately), you will have more control over when and how your trailer brakes engage. Depending on the features of your brake controller, you may be able to control both the rate and intensity with which your trailer's brakes activate. You can also use the manual override on your brake controller, which allows you to engage the trailer brakes without having to apply the brakes in your vehicle. And perhaps most impressive, if you have a proportional brake controller, your brakes will be activated with an intensity that matches the braking speed and power of your rig.
This pump-and-motor-based system increases response time compared with traditional actuators because the trailer brakes are triggered when you apply the brakes in the tow vehicle, as opposed to when the trailer pushes against the hitch ball. This not only gives you faster, more efficient braking, but it also eliminates the pushing sensation that occurs in setups that use standard surge brake actuators.
Hydrastar actuators are also beneficial because, unlike standard surge couplers, they allow you to activate your brakes when reversing down an incline, such as a boat ramp. Having the ability to brake in reverse gives you more control and prevents wear on your tow vehicle.
Hydrastar Installation
This Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator will give you years of trailer-stopping performance. The actuator mounts on your trailer's frame with the included hardware. Then it splices into the trailer's wiring and connects to your hydraulic brake lines from the 3/16" female port. Lines and fittings are sold separately.
Durable Construction
Just like other Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic actuator models, this system is built of extruded anodized aluminum for excellent corrosion resistance. In addition, the weathertight seals protect internal components from the elements.
This actuator also has a vented end plate that releases pressure, moisture, and heat to help prevent any internal damage. Unlike models that are unable to release heat and pressure, this vented actuator can be safely mounted inside of a compartment on your trailer. As a result, this actuator is great for gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailers where finding space on the tongue can be nearly impossible.
Brake Controller Compatibility
Not all electric trailer brake controllers will work with this electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator. See the following table to determine compatibility with common models of brake controllers. For best performance, it is recommended that you use an aftermarket electric brake controller rather than an OEM factory-installed controller.
| Manufacturer | Vehicle Years/Controller Models | Compatible | Compatible if Used with HBA-CAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | Ford | 2005-2006 | Yes | |
| 2007-2008 | No | Yes | ||
| 2009-2015 | Yes | |||
| Dodge | 2010-2015 | Yes | ||
| GMC/Chevy | 2007-2015 | No | Yes | |
| Brake Controllers | Draw-Tite | Activator (5100) | Yes | |
| Activator II (5500 or 5510) | Yes | |||
| Activator III (5520) | Yes | |||
| Activator IV (5504) | Yes | |||
| Hayes | Energize III (81741B) | Yes | ||
| Energize III+ (HA81742B) | Yes | |||
| Energize XPC (HA81745) | Yes | |||
| Engage (HA81760) | Yes | |||
| G2 Brake Boss (81792BB) | Yes | |||
| Syncronizer (HA81725) | Yes | |||
| Endeavor (81770) | Yes | |||
| Genesis (HA81790) | Yes | |||
| Blackbird (HA81726) | Yes | |||
| Hopkins | Impulse Digital (47325) | Yes | ||
| Insight (HM47297) | Yes | |||
| Brake Force (47225) | No | |||
| Reliance (47284) | No | |||
| Agility (47294 or 47295) | No | |||
| Maxbrake | Brake Controller | Yes | ||
| Redline | Redline TA900 | Yes | ||
| RedlineTA900A | No | |||
| RedlineTA1000 | No | |||
| RedlineTA1100 | No | |||
| RedlineTA1200 | No | |||
| Tekonsha | Prodigy (90185) | Yes | ||
| Prodigy P2 (90885) | Yes | |||
| Prodigy P3 (90195) | Yes | |||
| Primus IQ (TK90160) | No | |||
| PowerTrac (39523) | Yes | |||
| Voyager (39510 or 9030) | Yes | |||
| Valley | VA32812 Blackbird | Yes | ||
| VA32811 Phantom | Yes |
HBA-10 Cargo Towing Solutions (formerly Carlisle) Hydra Star Electric-Over-Hydraulic (EOH) Brake Actuator
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Customer Reviews
Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes - 1,000 psi - HBA-10
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (28 Customer Reviews)
Anodized aluminum electric-hydraulic actuator lets you use your brake controller (sold separately) to activate your trailer's hydraulic drum brakes. Vented end plate releases heat. Includes hardware. Hydraulic lines and breakaway sold separately.by: Jim 03/08/2024
The controller is still working. It tends to run at a low rate even when we're not braking, but perhaps it's something with our pickup or trailer wiring.
by: Kbush08/01/2021
Been a year, haven't had one issues, very easy install. I went with the hydrastar unit so that i could utilize the brakes from a rear dana 60 axle, from a old service truck that i made into a trailer. The brakes function great. I recommend this unit to any one that is looking for a good solution to trailer braking using hydraulics, this system will also replace a surge brake system and operate much better. etrailer also had great follow up and customer care to see if I was satisfied with the unit which I am!
by: Scott07/11/2019
Very good product, it works well with my trailer. Much better than electric drum brakes. Only down fall is I found it is sensitive to voltage spikes. I had a faulty alternator and the control board in the unit burnt out. Somewhat disappointed that replacement parts were not available to repair my current unit. Had to replace that whole unit just for a small circuit board. Great unit otherwise as far as function.
by: 03/02/2021
Great product. Low maintenance. Small enough to put in almost any location. I put mine in a side tool box just above my trailer axles. Breaks engage as soon as pedal is engaged.
by: Stu02/15/2018
I have a tandem axle dump trailer that came with factory hydraulic surge brakes. They worked sporatically at best, were very unpredictable, and eventually stopped working all together.
I installed the hba 10 as well as an electric breakaway switch and eliminated the surge hitch all together.
Works great. Far beyond my expectations.
by: Joe 10/17/2023
Perfect! Exactly what we needed to complete the job.
by: Neal 08/09/2021
I’ve been installing these HBA - 10 actuators on new trailers for a year now and they have been working great.
by: James04/11/2018
Still working as it should, no problems with the actuator. Completely satisfied! If only the rest of my braking system were as trouble free!
James
4/12/2019
I am happy with the actuator and how well it is working
by: Kevin03/07/2020
This company is excellent! They have things I didn’t
even know I needed. Quick turn around time. Couldn’t be easier to get lights, hitches, jacks, brake controls (electric or electric over hydraulic). Been using this company for years and never had a problem.
by: Robert S05/14/2013
Work Great Fast Shipping
John B.
10/23/2013
Have Hydrastar HBA12 1200psiG7 on tandem boat trailer. Breakaway activates brakes well but brakes activated thru vehicle do not work.A check of power from vehicle to trailer indicates circuits are all good. Can hear contact noise from inside brake unit but pump doesnt start but thru breakaway activation the pump works well.Have been told the fault is in the Electronic Chip that activates the pump. Is this correct and if so can I purchase that part only? What part number do I order? Appreciate your reply. John B
by: John K09/21/2016
I just got it put on the trailer so really haven't had a chance to try it .
The part went on the 3 horse living quarters trailer which I hope to pull later today. The brakes activated properly, bleeding process was certainly a two man operation and took quite a bit of time.
by: William11/15/2017
awesome product, I have installed 4 more for customers,, works great, very easy to install and do away with surge brakes,, its a 5 out of 5 ,,, ill be buying more
by: DeVonte05/29/2022
I was pleased with my purchase and the timely manner in which it arrived. The packaging was damaged so I was skeptical whether the product would be as well.
by: Paul 04/03/2020
Received our order today. It was delivered quickly and in great condition. Obviously we haven't had a chance to install nor use it yet so I can't speak to the review of that. But I will say that Cailee and etrailer did a fantastic job of getting what we needed to us asap! Thank you Cailee!
by: Daniel07/05/2019
Night and day difference from the useless surge brakes on my boat trailer.
by: Luis 07/09/2020
SO FAR IS WORKING GOOD STOP TRAILER NICE AND SMOOTH.
by: Mike G10/07/2016
The product was exactly as picture, etrailer did an outstanding job expediting this order, got the product the next day .
by: Dennis 09/27/2022
all worked out great
by: Christopher j11/01/2018
Service was exceptional as for the product is what is, replaced the same that was in service for 6 years, should have lasted a lot longer
by: Flint02/21/2019
THE PRODUCT I NEEDED AT A GREAT PRICE WITH A FAST DELIVERY
by: Dan 06/29/2020
A+ fast service
by: Edgar 08/05/2020
it arrived 2 days earlier than expected
by: Slava08/28/2020
by: Dan 12/09/2023
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