Does Demco Hydraulic Drum Brake Actuator DM72VR Have a Reverse Lockout Feature
Question:
Thinking of buying this Demco actuator but not sure if I can put ny vehicle in reverse and back the trailer with ease. Thank you ... hope to hear from you...not sure about the no lock
asked by: Edward V
Expert Reply:
Titan brake actuator # T63FR does have a manual reverse lockout feature to let you back up the trailer without the brakes engaging. The lockout device can be seen in the linked review video at the 40-second mark.
The other actuator coupler you mentioned, Demco coupler # DM72VR does NOT have any type of reverse lockout feature, neither a manual one like the Titan nor an electric type. Backing up a trailer that has a hydraulic surge coupler with no lockout will require free-backing brakes like # AKFBBRK-35-D.
All free-backing drum brakes appear on the linked page.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - Dacromet - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Marine Grade
- Free Backing
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Demco
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Dexter Brake Actuator with Manual Lockout - Bolt On - Drum - 2" Ball - 7,500 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Drum Brakes
- Manual Lockout
- Dexter
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