Parts and Recommendations for Replacing Wheel Cylinders On a Trailer with Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Question:

Titan Accessories and Parts - T0977700 Just looking at replacement slave cylinders. How can I tell which one is right for my trailer? Should there be a number on the slave itself?

asked by: Doug W

Expert Reply:

The correct replacement wheel cylinder for your hydraulic trailer brake assemblies is determined by the brand and size of brake assembly that is on your trailer. If you have Titan brake assemblies with 10, 12 and 13 inch diameter hydraulic brakes, then you would need the Titan Uni-Servo Wheel Cylinder, item # T0977700 (left) and the Titan Uni-Servo Wheel Cylinder, item # T0977600 (right). The wheel cylinder will not have a part number on it.

If your trailer has Dexter, Bendix, Dico, Demco or Atwood brake assemblies with 10 or 12 inch diameter hydraulic brakes then the Redline Wheel Cylinder, item # BP17-030 (left) and # BP17-020 (right), will be the correct parts.

Many of our customers elect to change the whole brake assembly, see link, when wheel cylinders go out. This way you have all new parts, eliminating the possibility of other parts going bad in the near future. The bolt pattern of your existing backing plate, axle capacity and brake diameter and width will be needed to determine the correct brake assembly.

We have a video showing how to remove and install hydraulic brake assemblies for you to review. This video also shows how to bleed and adjust the brakes once the installation is complete.