Use this actuator to synchronize your trailer brakes with your tow-vehicle brakes. Over-center latch mechanism only engages when the actuator is fully seated on 2" hitch ball. Designed for hydraulic disc brakes and 3x5 straight tongue.
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When you apply the brakes in your tow vehicle, deceleration occurs and momentum pushes your trailer toward the rear of your vehicle. With surge brake systems, the actuator is triggered as your trailer moves forward while the tow vehicle slows. The actuator telescopes, applying force to its master cylinder, which in turn supplies the necessary hydraulic pressure to engage the trailer's brakes.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at Dexter DX7.5L Weld On Disc Brake Actuator with the electric lockout and it's designed to fit onto a 2" hitch ball, has a 7,500 pound weight capacity. Now you can use this actuator to synchronize your trailer's disc brakes with your tow vehicle brakes. How this hydraulic actuator will activate the trailer's brakes when your tow vehicle slows or stops. Basically what happens is when you apply the brakes in your tow vehicle, deceleration occurs and the momentum will push the trailer toward the rear view vehicle. So with a surge brake system, the actuator is triggered as your trailer moves forward while the tow vehicle slows.
The actuator, the inner portion here will telescope back, which applies force to the master cylinder in the back here, which in turn supplies the necessary hydraulic pressure to engage your trailer's brakes. Now up front, you'll notice has this nice, low profile, coupler latch to ensure a nice, easy, secure connection. And we call it low profile 'cause it doesn't have any large latch. Some of your actuators have a large trigger latch that sticks up high and that can end up getting damaged or bent. This one is pretty low profile, so nothing's gonna really damage it.
And it uses an over center latch mechanism, which will only engage when the actuator's fully seated onto your 2" hitch ball. And just to demonstrate that, I happen to pull, here's a 2" hitch ball. We're gonna show how it attaches to it, but basically first thing you want to do is pull out the safety pin here and it's tethered so you don't lose it. And that'll release it, and then to open the latch, there's this portion up the top here, this little dome portion, it's spring loaded. Slide that over and it'll pop up.
Now with it open, you're ready to attach to the ball. So if we lift this up, you can put the ball underneath it and you can see with it over the ball, it'll go right in place. And then all you have to do is push this down and it'll close right on it. It's locked onto the ball. And then for safety, you do wanna put this pin right back through the hole, slide that all the way through, and that'll prevent that latch from coming up.
Even if something hits it and releases it, you can see it won't let it go up far enough, it'll still stay connected to the ball. And then to remove it, to detach from there, just pull out your safety pin, open up your latch, and it'll let you remove it from the ball, just like that. So very easy to connect and very easy to remove. I gonna put our pin back in there. Now this does include the breakaway cable you can see here. Now breakaway cable is required by law. This will prevent a trailer runaway situation. Basically what you'll do is take this metal hook on this end and this will attach to your tow vehicle. And then what'll happen in a case if your trailer becomes detached from your tow vehicle, it will pull on this cable, which again would apply the latch onto your master cylinder, which would apply the brakes and prevent a runaway situation. Now this actuator does include a little electric reverse lockout. I turn this on its side. You'll be able to see it in the very back here. This is a solenoid. It's an electric reverse lockout solenoid. It'll let you back up without actuating your trailer brakes. Basically, this lockout on this trailer brake actuator will automatically activate when you shift your tow vehicle into reverse. This solenoid right here wires into your trailer connector, which connects to your tow vehicle so that it can detect when you go into reverse And when you're in reverse, the solenoid ensures that the hydraulic actuator will not activate your trailer's brakes and thus allows you to back up your vehicle. Now, to use this electric lockout feature, you must have a five-way flat, a six-way round, or a seven-way trailer connector on your vehicle. The master cylinder right down here, this master cylinder is constructed of aluminum rather than plastic and this or steel, because what it'll do, it gives you increased strength and corrosion resistance since it's of aluminum. And up at the top here is also a flush brake fluid filler cap on the top. Now this actuator does have a nice prime finish to it. It is a weld on installation. It is designed to fit on a three inch by five inch straight trailer tongue. And this part is made in the USA. Again, the application for this is hydraulic disc brakes. The ball size again, it fits on, is a 2" diameter ball. And the weight capacity on this is 7,500 pounds. But that should do it for the review on this Dexter DX7.5L Weld on Disc Brake Actuator with the electric lockout for a 2" hitch ball.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (202 Customer Reviews)
Use this actuator to synchronize your trailer brakes with your tow-vehicle brakes. Over-center latch mechanism only engages when the actuator is fully seated on 2" hitch ball. Designed for hydraulic disc brakes and 3x5 straight tongue.Received the brake actuator very fast, and it appears to be very well made. I have not as yet had time to weld it to the swing-away connection, but I don't think it will be a problem.
Delivery was very fast. Quality seems very good. Installation was super easy since my Shorelander swing tongue trailer has this standard hole pattern. I love how it looks and the extra foot of distance I get between the boat and my tow vehicle (so less chance of needing to get my feet wet or crawl through the SUV).
Finished drum to disc brake conversion on my 1993 year model Bass Cat trailer. Installation went smoothly and the UFP-A60 Actuator replaced the obsolete Atwood Actuator. Shortened the outer member a bit and added a 1" flat bar to the bottom for welding of 4" channel trailer frame.
We are a trailer repair company. We purchase the actuators for our customers. But we have had a lot of experience dealing with Dexter/UFP products. We try to only buy the best products available for our customers. That is why we buy Dexter/UFP products on a regular basis.
Pros.
Works great really noticed the difference right away.
Ed W. with etrailer was great to work with helped determine which one to get.
It was a fairly simple install.
Con.
The reverse lockout was further away than my original, just a little, so my brake line was too short.
Auto parts places didn't have a flex that fit the thread. I was doing this on a Sunday so I had to drive across town to a trailer guy who was open for a flex line.
I would give it 4.7 stars if I could would of gave a 5 star had they included a short flex line with the kit.
It's about a 2 hour job with everything you need I spent an extra 2+hours getting a part.
All in all been using for a year and I am completely satisfied.
Updating my old surge brake coupler, I really like this Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K fits 3”x4”trailer tongue, it was easy to install, I did have to drill new holes, I just wish the manufacturer would have included the bolts and the information on how much to torque the bolts to, it’s about “2 drop from my old coupler. etrailer was super fast with shipping !
Shipping was quick and it was packaged nicely. Exact fit for my 2013 single axel Karavan trailer.
Exactly what I needed. Didn't require the outer housing, the insider mechanism slid in nicely as a replacement on my trailer. The etrailer videos for installation and bleeding were very helpful.
Just what I wanted. I am building a custom trailer for my vintage boat. I have used these actuators in past projects. etrailer has great pricing and fast delivery every time.
Fit was seemless to replace an old actuator with the impossible do get landed hitch latch. Changed brakes from drum to disk, and all new lines. What a difference in smoothness (and effectiveness) while braking. Electric lockout in reverse is also a nice feature. Just plusses all around. If you are replacing the same components be very patient with the bleeding process...it will take some time and a lot of pumping.
Have not use the Actuator yet. However it came in a oversize box. No packing material to protect it. It was damaged when I opened the box. Scratches and damage cable
I’m very satisfied. I always check out etrailer for all my trailer needs and this time was no different. In under 2 hours by myself I changed out the old with the new ( pictures) and ready to bleed the brakes. I always let people know to contact etrailer with there needs. Thanks
The product is as expected and an exact replacement for my trailer. The exceptional part of the transaction was the speed my order was filled and shipped.
Product arrived quickly (as always, thanks etrailer!) bolted direct to my shorelandr trailer without issue. it did not come with the reservoir cover or the manual lockout which was expected given it was a full tongue assembly. Also did not come with the manual (and specifically the spare breakaway clips in case the emergency cord is pulled). Save old lockout and reservoir cap if replacing a busted tongue!
I have not got it on the trailer yet can't wait to use it it looks awesome hope it works as good as it looks
Ordered brake actuator from Etrailer after several attempts from EZTrailee with no response. Wished I had checked out Etrailer sooner. Received notification at each billing, shipping.
It was easy to find the parts got fast shipping with working brakes now, can enjoy the boat again. This is the third trailer you helped me repair with correct parts, fast shipping
Many thanks guys
Amazing price for my favorite hitch, tongue actuator system made. I own 6 trailers and have had another dozen in the past. There is no better looking or functioning system .
I slipped this into my boat mate trailer for 2001 moomba. Took about an hour to hook up and bleed the system with a buddy. Works great! If you can use simple tools and are mechanically savvy this is a no brainer.
Perfect fit. I had to notch one corner where my wiring came out of the box tubing. Really nice compared to the original that was on there
Great replacement for a damaged actuator. A plan came together and it don't get much better.
This was an easy replacement and has worked very well
works perfectly
I was very pleased with the help from the staff when I ordered it. I was thrilled that I received it in 3 days! Thanks!
Product is just as advertised !
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