Recommended HydraStar EOH Drum Brake Actuator for Tandem 10K Axles

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Does this work on a trailer with 2 10k axles

asked by: Bob M

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HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Drum Brake Actuator # HBA-10 delivers enough pressure for one or two 7K-rated axles but for a trailer with a pair of 10K axles you will instead need the # HBA-12 EOH actuator which can provide the 1200-psi pressure needed for this brake setup.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Yes, you do have it right; the 1,200 psi electric over hydraulic actuator is what you'll need for your drum brakes, the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes - 1,200 psi #HBA-12.

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Answer 2

The only difference between a disc brake actuator and a drum brake actuator is the psi. Generally disc brakes require about 1,500 to 1,600 psi. Since your disc brakes have a maximum psi of 1,000 psi your solution is to use a drum brake actuator. I…

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Answer 3

The big difference is that the #HS381-8066 is for marine applications so that means it has stainless steel hardware and a marine grade gasket which allows it to stand up a lot better to corrosion than the #HBA-12.

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Answer 4

With our experiences installing and using the various electric over hydraulic actuators out there the consensus is that the Hydrastar actuators have the quickest response time and are the most reliable. All of our installers when asked will say that…

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Answer 5

The difference between all of these different actuators in the amount of pressure that it sends to the brakes, since different braking setups require different pressures to engage them. Since disc brakes require 1600-psi of pressure to activate the…

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If you have 8 on 6.5 wheels, you will need the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 11" Rotor - 8 on 6.5 - E-Coat - Leaf Spring - 12K - Dexter/Lippert, part #K2R1258L12. This conversion kit was designed specifically for converting a trailer's brakes from…

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Answer 7

I would need to know the year/make/model of your truck to help you determine that. I've linked a picture of the general fits and the converter that is needed if you want to keep an older model factory controller. We have not had great responses…

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Answer 8

Converting from electric brakes to electric over hydraulic brakes will give you the most effective braking setup available. You are going to need a number of different parts, and the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Kit #HBA-10-252-82 will…

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From our personal experience here at etrailer.com the Cargo Towing Solutions HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes #HBA-12 that you referenced has proven to have the fewest issues so because of that I would recommend it as the best…

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Answer 10

We do have the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic #HBA-12 which is the correct actuator for a drum brake application. This would be exactly what Hydrastar told you to go with.

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Answer 11

It sounds like you need the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module #HBA-CAM for the OEM brake controller on your 2022 Ram 3500. This will ensure that your controller works properly with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you have an older generation of the Carlisle Hydrastar brake actuatuator. The current #HBA-CAM would only be compatible with 6th generation and newer actuators. It wouldn't be a compatible replacement for your 381-7061. The current…

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