What is Needed To Use 2011 Chevy Factory Brake Controller With Dexter EOH Brake Actuator # K71-650

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I have a 2011 Chevy with the integrated brake controller and a trailer with a dexter axle EOH E/H 1000 system. I dont want to have to purchase another brake controller and was curious if this adapter would work. Thanks, Ben

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The Adapter Module for BrakeRite Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator - OE Ford, GM Brake Controllers
Item # DX35FR, is an adapter that will work with the Titan BrakeRite EHB actuating system, the Dexter DX series and the factory GM or Chevy brake controllers.

You could also look at an aftermarket brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part # 90885, that will work with electric over hydraulic brakes. This brake controller is our best selling controller and is easy to use. I am including a link to the instructions on the Prodigy P2 brake controller.

I am also including a link to a video of the Prodigy P2 brake controller being installed in a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.

expert reply by: Jeff D

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Answer 1

The Hydrastar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes #HS481-8067 is designed to be completely plug-and-play so the female end of the 7-way would need to connect to the 7-way cable that's already installed on the trailer…

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Answer 2

I have to go off the GM dealership recommendation. If they are saying you need the Hydrastar #HBA-CAM or Dexter #DX35FR adapter module for your factory brake controller to work with your electric over hydraulic brake actuator, then I can't really…

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Answer 3

To allow your Dexter DX series electric over hydraulic system # K71-651 work with the integrated brake controllers of your two GM trucks you will need the adapter part #DX35FR and you'd be set.

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Answer 4

Integrated brake controllers are notorious for not always working well with electric over hydraulic actuators. Sometimes it's just easiest to replace the controller with aftermarket. What actuator does your trailer have? If it is a Hydrastar like…

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Answer 5

The Dexter electric/hydraulic brake actuator #K71-651 is supposed to work with the Ford integrated brake controllers but sometimes it doesn't. A safe bet would be to use Titan EHB actuator #T4813102 with adapter #T4845900 and that set up will…

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Answer 6

As you mentioned, the integrated brake controllers on your Silverado 3500 trucks will typically not work with electric over hydraulic trailer brakes. The Chevy/GMC factory controllers are simply not compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes and…

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Answer 7

It may be possible to change your studs from 1/2" to 9/16" so long as the studs are drive-in (as opposed to threaded); also, the length and knurl diameter needs to be the same. For example, the Kodiak Wheel Bolt - 9/16" Diameter x…

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Answer 8

If you have a twin axle 7K trailer, you likely have 3.5K axles. Of course, you will want to verify this since this is important when considering the brakes. That having been said, the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Dacromet and…

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Answer 9

I was able to go out to the warehouse and measure the clamp-on mounting bracket for HydraStar EOH Actuators #HS304-7169. I made you a dimensional diagram to better see, but found that the mounting holes for the u-bolt are 13-1/8 inches by 3-5/8…

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Answer 10

The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 item #K2HR35D is a great disc brake conversion kit. It is rated for 3,500 lbs axles, has a 5 on 4 1/2" lug pattern, and is rated for use on 13" wheels. This disc brake kit fits…

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Answer 11

The factory trailer brake controllers are not good options for trailers with electric over hydraulic brakes. There are adapters that you can use to be made compatible, the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module part #HBA-CAM but…

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Answer 12

The Dexter adapter part #DX35FR would be the correct adapter you need and also would not affect the performance of standard electric brakes as well.

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What is Needed To Use 2011 Chevy Factory Brake Controller With Dexter EOH Brake Actuator # K71-650

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