Expert Answers about Chevrolet Brake Actuator

• Recommended Drum Brake Actuator For A 4,000 Lb. Trailer
• I do have an option available for you however, I cannot recommend modifying your brake actuator. There are two main factors to consider when choosing a brake actuator. The first being the type of brake actuator, such as an actuator for disc brakes or an actuator for drum brakes. As disc brakes require a much higher psi for proper braking than drum hydraulic brakes, you will need to be sure you have the correct brake actuator rated for either hydraulic drum or disc brakes. The next thing...
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• Replacement Trailer Brake Actuator Recommendation for 1,200 psi Actuator On Disc Brake Trailer
• A 1,200 psi actuator will be too low for a disc brake setup. You do need to go with the # HBA-16 which has the higher 1,600 psi rating needed for actuating disc brakes. If you are experiencing unreliable brake performance then the issue is going to be related to the actuator not being rated properly for your brake style.
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• Replacement Surge Brake Actuator For Atwood 61101
• Atwood is no longer in business, which means replacement parts are unfortunately no longer available for your Atwood 61101 surge brake actuator. The best option available if yours is no longer working is to replace the actuator, which you can do with either of the following models, depending on if you have drum brakes or disc brakes. - Drum Brakes: Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR - Disc Brakes: Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM62VR Both of these actuators are bolt-on options...
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• Replacement Dico Model 60 Brake Actuator for Trailer Drum Brakes
• To replace your Dico Model 60 surge brake actuator for your trailer's drum brakes I recommend the Titan Zinc-Plated Leverlock Brake Actuator, part # T43397007K. This is the Model 60 Brake Actuator designed for drum brake applications and has a weight capacity of 7,000 pounds. I have attached a short video demonstration on this actuator that you can also check out.
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• Is a Brake Controller Needed for Trailer with Hydraulic Actuator and Brakes
• An electric brake controller is not required for use and would not serve any purpose with regards to the function of a hydraulic actuator like the Demco # 8608611 you were looking at. Hydraulic actuators send power back to the trailer brakes by using the trailer's natural momentum when starting/stopping. When you step on the brakes in your vehicle and start to slow down the trailer will push against the actuator's master cylinder to send pressure back to the brakes. Nothing is needed inside...
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• Can Coupler Portion Be Replaced On 2007 Wesco Dual Axle Boat Trailer with Surge Brake Actuator
• The best option for a surge brake actuator with a bad coupler is to replace the entire actuator. I would need to know the exact make and model of your surge brake actuator in order to see if a replacement coupler is available which is not always the case. I don't have any info on your trailer in particular but the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part # DM8605101 for disc or part # DM72VR for drum are both great options so long as the frame, coupler, and weight rating are all correct. I...
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• Can 1600 PSI Pressure from Actuator be Used with Drum Brake Assemblies
• Brake actuators designed for drum brakes typically produce around 1,000 psi pressure at most, while disc brake actuators will produce closer to the 1,600-psi pressure that you mentioned in your question. I do not recommend using a disc brake actuator for drum brakes, as the higher pressure could blow out the wheel cylinders of a drum brake assembly. If you already have an actuator, you may be able to install a pressure reducer valve to drop the pressure down to what is needed for the...
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• Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator For Disc Brakes to Replace Surge Brake Actuator
• There is not a direct replacement for the LP7000 actuator for disc brakes, and to answer your question, electric over hydraulic braking is better in really every single way. While hydraulic brakes give better stopping power than electric brakes, electric brakes are more responsive, so what an EOH actuator does is combine the two, giving you the best possible stopping power. So I always recommend going electric over hydraulic if possible, and for disc brakes you can use the following: -...
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• Can a Titan Model 10 Actuator for Drum Brakes be Used with Disc Brakes
• The part # T2478100 is indeed designed for use on trailers with drum brakes. The master cylinder of the actuator is designed for lower pressure drum brakes. What you can do is swap out the master cylinder of the actuator with the part # T4749501042 and it would be compatible with disc brakes.
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• Surge Brake Actuator Replacement Recommendation for Atwood Surge Coupler
• The Atwood surge brake actuators are the ones we get the most feedback on with issues. We have the Dexter actuator part # 099-175-20 which will work great as a replacement. This actuator is designed for disc brakes like you need, has an electric reverse lockout and can fit all ball sizes as well. Titan actuators are very reliable as well.
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• Replacement Brake Actuator for Global Direct GDC-80 Brake Actuator
• We have the perfect replacement for your Global Direct GDC-80 brake actuator. Since you mentioned "down tongue" I believe you were referring to having an actuator with drop. If you have disc brakes, the best option is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop - Disc # DM8758811 and if you have drum brakes the best option is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Drop - Drum # DM8759411. Both of these actuators have a 4" drop, are compatible with a 2-5/16" hitch ball, have an 8,000 lb capacity...
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• Replacement Brake Actuator for Titan Ultra 70 Surge Brake
• A great replacement would be the Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator # 099-175-20 for disc brakes. If you have drum brakes the Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator # 099-175-00. There are currently no replacement master cylinders available for your actuator.
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• Recommended Brake Actuator Coupler For Tandem Axle Drum Brakes Replacing 6600 lb Coupler
• For a replacement brake actuator coupler, I recommend the Titan Zinc-Plated, Leverlock Brake Actuator - Drum - Adjustable Ball - Bolt On - 7,000 lbs # T43397007K. This is a zinc plated coupler for corrosion resistance. It is a durable steel construction with a bolt on installation (holes 3 inches apart on center). If you want a manual lockout actuator, I recommend the Titan Brake Actuator with Manual Lockout - Bolt On - Drum - 2" Ball - 7,500 lbs # T63FR. The lockout switch on this...
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• Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Recommendation for Converting a Surge Brake Trailer
• All that would need to change on your trailer is the actuator. You would need to run the brake line of your trailer to an electric over hydraulic actuator like the part # HBA-10 instead of to your surge brake actuator. This actuator is compatible with drum brakes like what your trailer has. This actuator is also compatible with your factory brake controller in your 2012 Ram 2500. I attached a help article on adding EOH brakes to a trailer that you may find helpful as well.
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• Replacement Coupler Recommendation for Fulton A50 Actuator
• My contact at Fulton confirmed that the A50 series is now obsolete and they don't make replacement parts. For a replacement, I recomemend the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator - Drum - Multi-Fit Ball - Bolt On - 7K # T43397007K with lockout # T4748800. This surge brake actuator will help make your 2007 EZ Loader Trailer functional again. This has an emergency lockout cable as well.
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• Can Dexter DX Series EOH Actuator K71-651 Be Used With Hydraulic Drum Brakes?
• I have another option for you, but no you cannot use the Dexter DX EOH Actuator For Disc Brakes # K71-651 with hydraulic drum brakes. This is due to the pressure differences in the actuators as they were designed for the different styles of brakes. Disc brakes need an actuator with 1600 PSI where drum brakes use an actuator with around 1000 PSI, which makes these actuators not interchangeable with the other style of brakes. Since you have hydraulic drum brakes you will need to go with...
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• Hydrastar Actuator Recommendation for Replacing Older Actuator
• We do have the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic # HBA-12 which is the correct actuator for a drum brake application. This would be exactly what Hydrastar told you to go with.
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• Recommended Brake Actuator For Disc Brake Conversion
• You will most likely need to change to a new actuator when making a change to disc brakes. Most disc brake systems will require the 1600 psi pressure rating versus drum brakes that require 1000 psi. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi # HBA16. This is made to work with disc brakes and is compatible with many brake controllers. For a surge brake actuator, I recommend you look at the linked page...
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• Disc Brake Actuator Recommendation to Replace Atwood Drum Actuator
• The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX29FR is a bolt on disc brake actuator designed to fit 3 inch wide frame channel like what your trailer has. It would be a really great option that would last longer and perform better than your Atwood.
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• Recommended Surge Brake Actuator With Electric Lockout For Drum Brakes
• We do have a surge actuator that can add an electric lockout for drum brakes. I recommend the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator, part # T43397007K. This actuator is adjustable to fit 1-7/8, 2, and 50-mm hitch balls and is a bolt-on for 3 inch wide trailer tongues. The breakaway kit is included with this actuator. For the lockout you can then use # T4748800. If you have a 7-way connector on the back of your Expedition, you will need to change the trailer connector to match. I assume you...
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