What Parts Are Needed To Change Trailer Brakes From Electric To Electric Over Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Question:
hi i bouth a big tex 40,i thinks has dexter but its 10k with electric brake,its possible change to electric hydraulic disk brake with the same axle,just ad the hydraulic lines,the pump.
asked by: Luis
Expert Reply:
There are several things you will need to change your electric brakes to electric over hydraulic disc brakes.
You are going to have to know the axle weight capacity, the bearing and seal numbers, the hub and drum size, and bolt pattern of the wheels you currently have. You will also need hydraulic brake lines, and an electric over hydraulic actuator which is normally installed on the trailer.
A brake controller like part # 90195 is needed in the tow vehicle and sends the signal to the actuator which applies pressure to the trailer hydraulic lines.
I have attached a helpful article that explains the components needed to make this change. After you have determined what size and what the part numbers are that you currently have, we can make some recommendations that will work for you to make this change.
I have attached some other helpful articles you can check out.
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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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