Parts Needed To Replace Trailer Surge Brakes With Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes
Question:
I have a 2005 shorelander single axle fishing trailer. It has surge brake on it and I would like to replace them with electric brakes The tire size is ST2 15/75R14 with a c load range.Would like your professional help on what parts I need.
asked by: Louis M
Expert Reply:
To convert your trailer brakes from surge to electric over hydraulic you need to start by getting an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller.
For an electric over hydraulic actuator I recommend the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator # HBA-10 for drum brakes, or if you have disc brakes the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator # HBA16.
Next, you will need a brake controller that is compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes. A great choice is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195, this is easy to use and features a quick disconnect feature that allows you to remove when not in use.
The last thing you will want to do is locking out the coupler since the coupler will no longer need to be actuated, or replacing it with a standard coupler.
Once you have a solution for your coupler, you'll want to run a brake line that was previously going to the coupler to the electric over hydraulic actuator.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1600 psi
- Disc Brakes
- Hydrastar
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes - 1,000 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1000 psi
- Drum Brakes
- Hydrastar
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