I contacted my tech contact at Dexter and the Dexter Disc Brake Actuator # K71-651 will not work with the 2010 Ford OEM Brake Controller. The compatibility with Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuators with Ford OEM Brake Controllers during this time was sporadic.
Knowing this, I do not recommend buying the Dexter Actuator for your vehicle. I recommend buying the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes # HBA16 and the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter... view full answer...
In order to convert your Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop # DM8102511 to work with disc brakes you'll just need to swap the master cylinder out with the Replacement Master Cylinder w/ Bypass Electric Lockout for Demco Actuators # DM5918.
This will convert it to work with disc brakes and also comes with an electric lockout to prevent the brakes from actuating in reverse. view full answer...
Yes, I have a couple of brake actuator options to replace your Atwood. These couplers are both the same size and will fit right in to your 3-1/2" coupler opening. Depending on what type of braking system your trailer has you will either need the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator item # DM72VR for drum brakes. Or the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout item # DM62VR for disc brakes.
The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator item # DM72VR for drum brakes does not have an electric lock... view full answer...
The Replacement Master Cylinder # DM5918 can be installed on your Demco DA66B surge brake actuator to convert it to work with disc brakes. This includes an electric lockout actuator to prevent the brakes from actuating in reverse. view full answer...
The difference between all of these different actuators in the amount of pressure that it sends to the brakes, since different braking setups require different pressures to engage them. Since disc brakes require 1600-psi of pressure to activate the calipers and drum brakes only require 1000psi, using an actuator that is designed for use with disc brakes could potentially blow out the wheel cylinders of a drum brake assembly. For this reason, you won't be able to use an actuator for disc... view full answer...
Yes, the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR will be a good replacement for your older actuator DA-66. This actuator has a bolt-on installation and requires 2-1/2 inch x 4-1/2 inch grade-5 bolts which are not included. The actuator works with drum brakes and has a gross towing weight of 7,000 pounds with a maximum tongue weight of 700 pounds.
I linked an installation video below on installing the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator. If you have any further questions please feel free to... view full answer...
Yes it will be an issue if you use The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM8759933 with your disc brakes because it is for a drum brake setup. You will need The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout # DM8759422.
This system is a weld on or bolt on actuator that will work well with your Kodiak 225 disc brakes. It has a heavy steel construction that has a channel height of 8 inches and will mount on a 3 inch wide trailer tongue.
You can not use a drum actuator on disc brakes... view full answer...
The Titan Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly for Titan Model 10 and Model 20 Brake Actuators - Disc, # T4749501042 will work with disc brakes if you are looking to rebuild your actuating coupler. The Dico Master Cylinder 23744 is only compatible with drum brakes. If you are looking to replace it you will want the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator w/ Drop, Lockout Shield - Disc - 2-5/16" Ball - 12,500 lbs # T4750620 also made for disc brake application.
You do want to ensure you get... view full answer...
In order to swap your surge brakes to electric over hydraulic, you're going to need to change out your actuator and add a proper brake controller.
For an actuator I'd recommend going with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes # HBA-10 if you have drums, or # HBA16 for discs.
From here, you'll need a brake controller. I recommend checking out the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195. This brake controller will work great with electric brakes, can... view full answer...
The Replacement Damper Pin for Titan Model 10 Brake Actuator # T1593400 that you mentioned is actually meant to work with the Titan Model 10 surge-type brake actuators, however I spoke with Dexter, and they informed me that for your TDE 85LP brake actuator you can use the:
-Replacement Hitch Pin Kit for Dexter Axle Brake Actuators # DX89XR. view full answer...
I can't say that your trailer definitely has free backing brakes but it's certainly possible. You also could be reversing slow enough that doesn't cause the actuator to apply enough pressure to the brakes or the trailer isn't heavy enough.
If you do have free backing brakes the Demco Brake Actuator # DM72VR will work just fine for you.
Without free backing brakes I recommend getting an actuator with a lock out or adding a lockout like # T4748800 to an existing actuator, so you have it... view full answer...
The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR will replace your Atwood 171 actuator. This surge brake actuator will work for drum brakes and has no reverse lock out but is recommended that you equip your trailer with free-backing brakes so you can drive in reverse without the actuator triggering your trailer's brakes.
The actuator has a gross towing weight up to 7,000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 700 pounds. The mounting has to have a 3 inch wide trailer tongue.
If you... view full answer...
You are correct that disc brakes require an actuator with higher psi pressure than what is required by drum brakes. Drum brakes need pressure of 1000-psi but discs need 1500 to 1600-psi. You can convert your Titan Surge-O-Matic Model 6 actuator to disc brake operation by replacing the master cylinder with part # T1777405. This kit includes the master cylinder, mounting plate, hex bolt, push rod assembly and installation hardware.
If your brakes locked up this should not be due to the lower-pressure... view full answer...
It is possible to rebuild a drum brake actuator to handle the higher pressure and fluid displacement required for disc brake assemblies. However, in the case of your four Kodiak disc brakes (part # K1HR35D) for use on a tandem axle trailer these will require more fluid displacement than can be provided even by a modified Model 6 actuator. A drum-to-disc-modified Model 6 actuator could handle the requirements of two brake assemblies but not four, according to my contact at Titan.
He advised... view full answer...
We have everything that you will need to replace the brakes, brake lines and the actuator on your tandem axle boat trailer, but to make sure we recommend the correct parts for your trailer, we will need a little more information.
For a brake line kit, I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Brake Line Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers, # DM5428. This is our most economical hydraulic brake line kit and it uses the standard brake line fittings, so it will be compatible with all hydraulic brake assemblies... view full answer...
When replacing your Tie Down Model 125 actuator The Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout # T4750820 will be your best choice.
The Titan actuator has a weight capacity of 12,500 pounds just like your Tie Down Model, it also has a electric lockout solenoid that allows you to back up without actuating the trailer brakes.
The system has a sturdy, durable steel construction that resists bending in jackknife situations. It has a zinc plating that is corrosion resistant. view full answer...
Dexter does not have an option for an electric lockout on their drum brake actuators, but that doesn't mean you can't add one. It is as simple as adding the Replacement Solenoid Valve for Dexter Brake Actuators # T4748800 to the # T4500600. Once this is installed, your 5-way will allow you to back up without any issues. view full answer...
The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator # 099-175-20 uses an electronic lockout which is generally activated from a reverse wire to prevent the brakes from being activated when backing up with the trailer. If your vehicle has a 4-way you will be able to wire the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter # C57187 and instead of routing the blue wire to the reverse lights you can tap it into a power wire to activate the lockout when you need to maneuver your Road King trailer around your yard. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
It sounds like you are having a compatibility issue between the trailer's EOH actuator and the trailer brake controller in your 2013 GMC Sierra. This is not uncommon with factory brake controllers and EOH actuators.
Based on your serial number you will be able to use the HydraStar Adapter Module # HBA-CAM to let your brake controller properly communicate with your EOH actuator, such as # HBA16. view full answer...
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