Comparing the HydraStar Hydraulic Actuator and the Titan BrakeRite Hydraulic Actuator

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Im interested in the hydrastar and brakerite electric over hydraulic actuators. I couldnt find any publication on brakerites performance nor where its made. Hydrastar and brakerite both claim to have the fastest response time. Obviously they both arent the best. Do you have an publications on brakerites response times? Ive seen you guys post on youre QandA that each is the fastest response times. So Im highly confused lol I have no interest in the Dexter unit. I am concerned that hydrastar is the only one that states the their unit can over heat if youre sitting too long with your foot on the brake! Any actual proof which one is the fastest? Im leaning towards the hydrastar as its US made and a two year warranty. I did see brakerite had circuit board issues about 3 to 5 years ago. Any help you can provide to help me with my decision? Thanks, Earl

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It looks like you have certainly done your research in regards to the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator and the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator. In regards to repose time, this goes to the Titan BrakeRite EHB with a response time of .3 seconds whereas the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator has a response time of .8 seconds. This is due to the five vs three piston pumps that each respective units use.

In regards to the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator you use the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4813102. If you have drum brakes, you will add the reducer, part # T4844100 to the same # T4813102. In regards to the HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator you have six options. These options are as follows.

Venteded:

Drum 1,000 psi- part # HS381-8065

Drum 1,200 psi- part # HS381-8066

Disc 1,600 psi- part # HS381-8067

Non-Vented:

Drum 1,000 psi- part # HBA-10

Drum 1,200 psi- part # HBA-12

Disc 1,600 psi- part # HBA16

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Answer 1

The Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator #T47457007K does not have an access hole to insert a screwdriver to bleed the master cylinder. You will have to use the old method with a 2x4 and the safety chains. While the trailer is disconnected from the…

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Answer 2

Thank you for all of the photos and information! From what I can see it looks like you have a #84 spindle but that inner bearing blew out so you should be able to remove that inner sleeve that looks like it's still on the spindle (next to…

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Answer 3

Since both the 7k Roadmaster Comfort Ride system #RM-2460-2570 and the 8k version part #RM-2460-2580 are designed for 3 inch axles you can use either and in your case the 8k version would be perfectly compatible and give you a little more…

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Answer 4

The HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness #HS381-9067 is designed to work with an aftermarket electric over hydraulic brake controller. This kit will require you to wire in the components using the wire…

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I have attached for you below both the mounting hole and overall body dimensions of the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit part #T4813102.

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Answer 6

The difference is the trailer tongue size the coupler was designed to fit. The part #DX29FR is designed to fit a 3 inch by 4 inch straight tongue whereas the part #DX56FR is designed to fit a 3 inch by 5 inch straight tongue. Aside from that they…

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Answer 7

Yep, you got it, the bolt hole dimensions are 3" x 2-1/2" for the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator For Disc Brakes #DX29FR. This fits over a 3" x 4" tongue and the ball to opposite end length you stated does not…

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Answer 8

To get the best braking power for your boat trailer you would want to have disc brakes on both axles. If you happen to be limited to one axle then you would want the rear outfitted. With a 5,000lb boat you likely have two 3,500lb torsion axles. The…

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Answer 9

That's a really good question, and there is a difference between the 7,500 lb Dexter DX7.5L A-60 actuators for disc brakes; the differences are both in what they fit, as well as their length. - 14" Long & Top-Mounted For…

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Answer 10

In terms of capability the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K #DX89FR is a good replacement option. The problem is the design of your old TDE LP7000 which was installed inside the…

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Answer 11

What a lockout on a hydraulic brake coupler does is prevent the brakes from applying when you back the trailer. An electric lock out is tied into the reverse lamp circuit on the vehicle so that when the vehicle is shifted into reverse the solenoid…

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Answer 12

Yes the Kodiak disc brake kit part #K2HR35DKG that you referenced will fit 13 inch wheels and larger. We verified this with Kodiak.

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