Will Dexter or Titan Free-Backing Drum Brakes Work with Demco Brake Actuator # DM72VR
Question:
Hello eTrailer, Im curious.. I have a DEMCO Actuator #DM72VR on my boat trailer and Im wondering if I can use Dexter or Titan free backing hydraulic drum brakes 10inch x 2 1/2inch with this DEMCO actuator. Will the brake lines connect from this actuator to different brand name free backing hydraulic drum brakes or do I have to order DEMCO brakes only? Thank you for your time, Dave Simco dsimco@q.com
asked by: Dave S
Expert Reply:
The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator for Drum Brakes # DM72VR has a brake line fitting on the rear of the master cylinder that will accept the standard 3/16 inch size brake line. The Dexter or Titan brand brake assemblies will work with this Demco actuator cause they are designed to work with the standard 3/16 inch size brake lines.
Using the free-backing brakes on your trailer is a good idea since this actuator does not include a reverse lockout. The free-backing brakes will allow you to drive in reverse without the actuator triggering your trailer brakes.
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs
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- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7000 lbs GTW
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Manual Reverse Lockout Kit for Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuators
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- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
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- Reverse Lockout
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