Expert Answers about Chevrolet Brake Actuator

• Is Titan 10,000 Pound Brake Actuator Compatible with Kodiak Stainless Steel Disc Brakes
• For your brake actuator to be compatible with your Kodiak stainless steel brakes, the actuator will need to be a disc brake actuator. Kodiak only makes disc brakes. If your actuator is a drum brake actuator, not a disc brake actuator, it will not be compatible with the Kodiak disc brakes. If your Titan actuator is made for disc brakes, it will work well with your Kodiak brakes. The Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly # T4749501042 is only compatible with Titan Model 10 and Model 20 disc...
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• Converting Surge Brake Actuator from Disc to Drum Brake Pressure
• Drum and disk brake actuators use different pressures for operation. Drum brake actuators typically produce 1000-psi pressure while disc brake actuators produce 1500 or 1600-psi pressure. The higher pressure of a disc actuator could blow out the wheel cylinders of a drum brake assembly so you cannot use the higher-pressure disc actuator with drum brakes. Depending on your actuator you may be able to install a pressure reducer value to drop the pressure from the 1500-1600 range down to...
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• Can Demco Disc Brake Actuator w/ Lockout & 20,000 lb Capacity Work w/ Drum Brakes
• Disc brake actuators like the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop and Electric Lockout - Disc - Zinc - 2-5/16" Ball - 20K # DM8204311 cannot be used with drum brakes because disc brake actuators use much higher pressure, so they could blow out the wheel cylinders, among other issues. That said, you can add a lockout to the drum brake version of this actuator: - Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop - Drum - Zinc - 2-5/16" Ball - 20,000 lbs # DM8204011 - Reverse Lockout Solenoid for...
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• Will the Demco Brake Actuator # DM8202022 Work with Disc Brakes on a Boat Trailer
• The Demco Channel Only Trailer Actuator, part # DM8202022, was designed to be used with drum brake applications only. You could use this actuator with disc brakes, but you would have to replace the master cylinder in the actuator with the Demco disc brake master cylinder, part # 5672. To save yourself some time, work and money, I would recommend going with the Titan Adjustable-Channel Brake Actuator. Titan offers a bolt-on and weld-on version of this actuator. For the bolt-on actuator,...
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• Can a Surge Brake Actuator for Drum Brakes Be Compatible with Disc Brakes?
• Most brake actuators for drum brakes like your Dico 6000 lb cannot be used for disc brakes. This isn't based on weight capacity, but rather based on the pressure the master cylinder can handle. Most drum brake systems give you 1000 to 1200 psi, and disc brake systems require more with most rated at 1600 psi. The actuators are specific for disc or drum because drum brakes with a disc brake actuator would give too much pressure and in your case, the drum brake actuator will not give enough...
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• Replacement Brake Actuator for the Atwood 84132
• In order to replace the Atwood 84132 Brake Actuator, I recommend using the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator part # T43397007K. This actuator has a zinc plating for corrosion resistance, multi-fit ball design, and a 7,000 lb capacity. It is rated for use with drum brakes just like the Atwood actuator and it can utilize an electric lockout # T4748800. The actuator will bolt onto a trailer frame up to 3" wide and it comes with a 1-year warranty. I have attached a review video of the actuator...
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• Compatibility of Kodiak Disc Brakes With Tie Down 660 Surge Brake Actuator?
• Yes, the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2R35D will work with your Tie Down 660 surge brake actuator. Do ensure that your actuator is rated for use with disc brakes as your actuator can be used with disc or drum brakes depending on what master cylinder it has. We do have the Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator # 099-175-20 you can switch to if your actuator is only compatible with drum brakes. This has the same mounting bolt pattern and 2" ball coupler for the Tie Down 660.
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• Will Brake Lines On Titan Disc Brake Kit Part # T4843200 Work On Titan BrakeRite I Part # T4813102
• The Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit part # T4813102 is designed for use with surge disc brakes. The disc brake calipers and brake lines currently on your trailer are compatible with this actuator. Depending on the location you mount the new actuator, you may need to purchase a new brake line that corresponds to the length discrepancy if mounted in a different location than the brake line ran to your current actuator. I've linked our brake lines in case...
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• Compatibility Of Surge Brake Actuator With Different Trailer Hydraulic Drum Brake Manufacturers
• You are able to use any drum brake actuator with your hydraulic drum brakes. The manufacturer for the brakes does not need to match the actuator manufacturer. You do need to ensure the actuator is rated for the weight rating on the trailer. This is required as the shock and master cylinder are paired to provide the correct amount of braking force. With an actuator rated for 6,600lbs it can be used for either a single 6,600lb axle or dual 3,300lb axles.
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• Can Disc Brake Actuator be Used with Trailer Drum Brakes
• For a disc brake actuator like the Demco # 8608611 to work with drum brakes you need to replace the master cylinder otherwise the pressure will blowout the wheel cylinders on your drum brake assemblies. If you were to have this specific actuator then you can use the Demco Actuator Replacement Master Cylinder for Drum Brakes # 5650 to make it compatible with drum brakes. If you have a different actuator let me know what it is. If we carry that brand then we likely have the master cylinder...
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• Recommendation For Replacement For Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator
• Yes, the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator, Item # DM72VR, is a good replacement for your old brake actuator. It is designed to bolt-on and fits a 3 inch wide channel tongue. It requires 1/2 inch x 4-1/2 inch grade-5 bolts for mounting that are not included. Contact me if you have any other questions.
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• Can Dexter 1,000 psi Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator be Used With Disc Brakes
• The 1,000 psi Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Drum Brakes # K71-651 cannot be used with disc brakes, you would need an electric over hydraulic actuator with 1,600 psi. Disc brakes have more overall stopping power and are more consistent than drum brakes, which requires higher hydraulic pressure than a drum brake actuator. So you will need the 1,600 psi electric over hydraulic disc brake actuator: - Hydrastar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for...
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• Will Dexter or Titan Free-Backing Drum Brakes Work with Demco Brake Actuator # DM72VR
• 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...
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• Which Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuators are Compatible with DOT 5 Brake Fluid
• The Dexter Electric over Hydraulic Brake Actuators, part # K71-650 for drum brakes or # K71-651 for disc brakes are compatible with DOT 5 brake fluid. Neither Titan nor Cargo Towing Solutions recommend using DOT 5 brake fluid in their actuators. The product page for each of the Dexter EOH actuators includes a table that shows which OEM and aftermarket brake controllers are compatible.
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• How to Bleed Brake Lines with Titan Model 60 Hydraulic Brake Actuator Without Electric Lockout
• The Dexter Brake Actuator part # 099-175-20 replaced the Titan 60 that has a master cylinder with a fitting at the end. The fitting is a 3/16 inverted flare where the brake lines connect to. You do not need an extra fitting when you use the actuator. If you ever need to replace the fitting, it is part # T4750300. I recommend Kodiak Brake Line for Single Axle trailers part # 18SI-BLKIT. The flexible line of the Kodiak kit has a thread size of 3/8"-24 and fits a 3/16" fitting like the one...
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• Can the Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes Work With Drum Brakes
• The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator # 099-175-20 is designed for disc brakes. I am assuming you have drum brakes since you got the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator - Bolt On - Drum - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7,500 lbs # DX27FR. You will not be able to use # 099-175-20 if this is the case, but I do have a solution. You can replace the solenoid valve with the Replacement Solenoid Valve for Titan Brake Actuators with Reverse Lockouts # T4748800. Alternatively, you can get the Replacement Consumer...
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• Recommended Replacement Actuator for a 2007 EZ Load Trailer
• We have a couple of options for replacement A-60 actuators for your 2007 EZ Loader Trailer. Which one you need is going to depend on your coupler size and whether or not you have drum or disk brakes. I have listed the options below. 2" ball with drum brakes - Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator item # DM72VR 2" ball with disc brakes - Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout item # DM62VR 2-5/16" ball with drum brakes - Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator item # T4079200 2-5/16" ball...
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• Will Titan BrakeRite Actuator # T4813102 Work on a 2010 Dodge Ram with a Brake Controller
• The Titan BrakeRite Actuator, part # T4813102, will work with an aftermarket brake controller on your 2010 Dodge Ram towing an Airstream trailer with disc brakes. If you have the factory brake controller on your Dodge Ram you will also need to use the Adapter Module for BrakeRite, part # T4845900. This adapter allows the factory brake controller, which is designed to only work with electric brakes, to be able to communicate with the BrakeRite actuator that is designed for electric-over-hydraulic...
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• Air Brake Conversion for Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Compatibility
• For a conversion from air brakes to electric over hydraulic drum brakes on a trailer, I recommend the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # HA100400C. This brake controller converts the air brakes to the electric signal needed that is compatible with electric over hydraulic trailer actuators. If you don't already have an electric over hydraulic drum brake actuator I recommend the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes - 1,200...
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• Demco Manual Brake Lockout Compatibility with Dexter Brake Actuating Coupler
• The Manual Reverse Lockout Kit for Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuators # DM5939 you referenced will work with any Demco DA91 hydraulic brake actuator. The Dexter actuator is not a confirmed fit.
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