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... view full answer...
A trailer can have electric-over-hydraulic brakes. This system will use an electric brake controller to send a signal from the tow vehicle to an actuator when the brakes are applied. The signal triggers the pump and motor on the actuator and activates the trailer brakes.
The actuator on an electric-over-hydraulic will look like the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit, part # T4813102. It will not look like a brake actuator coupler that is used on surge brake... view full answer...
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.
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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... view full answer...
Hello Josh. The TieDown 660 Hydraulic Actuator is a surge brake actuator. The Dexter Adapter Module # DX35FR is only for electric-over-hydraulic actuators, so this is not going to solve your problem. If the brakes are not functioning, I would have to suspect a problem with the surge brake actuator or potentially a brake line. I suggest inspecting the trailer and the actuator. You will be looking for any clogged or damaged brake lines. Also check your actuator to make sure it is moving fluid... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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...
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,... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
Yes, you can replace a weld-on surge brake actuator with a bolt-on surge brake actuator and you can weld a bolt-on surge brake actuator to the trailer. If you are handy with a welder and have one available then I prefer this method over the other as you never have to worry about a nut backing off or drilling holes into the frame.
If you can provide me with some more info on your trailer then I would be happy to recommend a surge brake actuator for you but if not I have attached our available... view full answer...
I recommend the Dexter Zinc-Plated Model 10 Brake Actuator w/ Drop to replace your current Tie Down actuator. You will need either the Disc Brake Actuator # T4750620 or Drum Brake Actuator # T2478100. These both have a similar design as your current actuator with a drop coupler attaching to a 2-5/16" hitch ball. The Drum Brake Actuator # T2478100 does not include a Electric Reverse Lockout # T4748800 but you are able to add one if needed. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
There isn't a rebuild kit, but you can definitely replace your TDE LP7000 brake actuator with one of the following, depending on if you have disc or drum brakes:
- Drum Brakes: Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX33FR
- Disc Brakes: Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX89FR
These are both 7,500 lb actuators that accept a 2" hitch ball and bolt onto a 3" wide trailer tongue. view full answer...
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. view full answer...
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. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
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