Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator for a 24,000 Pound Tandem Axle Trailer, Disc Brakes

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Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for a 24,000 Pound Tandem Axle Trailer with Disc Brakes

asked by: MIke M

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For your 24,000 pound trailer with disc brakes, I recommend the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit, # T4813102. If the distance between the front axle to the trailer hitch is 16 feet or more, it is recommended to use 1/4 inch brake line to help with a better response time of the trailer brakes. I have included a link to the installation details for # T4813102 below.

If you do not already have one, you will need a compatible brake controller to operate the BrakeRite. We have some options for brake controllers designed to work with electric over hydraulic systems, but I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, # 90885. This brake controller is designed to work with BOTH electric AND electric over hydraulic brakes so you could use it on different types of trailers. I have included a link to the installation details below.

You will also need a compatible breakaway system should the trailer become disconnected from the towing vehicle. I recommend the Gel Cell Breakaway Kit, # T4822100, as it will work with the BrakeRite system and it meets Department of Transportation requirements.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Though we do not sell complete conversion kits with all the necessary parts to convert to disc brakes, we do have all the parts to put it together for your 10,000 pound Dexter axle we have a couple options. The first option is the Kodiak Disc Brake…

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Answer 2

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the…

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Answer 3

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 6

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 7

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 8

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 9

The only difference between the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers - 7K part #HSE7K-T1SO and part #HSE7K-T1 is that the latter comes with the hub which is integrated into the rotor. The former does not come with a hub and…

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