Electric Hydraulic Actuator or New Brake Controller for 2013 Chevy Silverado With Factory Controller

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Please let me know which EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes will work well with my 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500 integrated brake controller. The HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes and the CAM adaptor have not worked that well. The trailer is a Ezloader custom. The GVW is about 14,300 lbs Thanks

asked by: Ralph

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The truth of the matter is that there simply isn't an electric over hydraulic brake actuator that is going to work well with the factory brake controller in your 2013 Chevy Silverado because those controllers were designed for electric brakes only.

So even with a new EOH actuator like the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4813102 you would still need the Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter for Ford/Chevy Integral Brake Controllers # T4845900.

That would be an expensive and only potentially better option, so instead I highly recommend simply replacing your factory brake controller with an aftermarket controller. Not only are these higher quality controllers, they are also designed to be used with EOH actuators.

I strongly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195.

This has a specific electric over hydraulic setting, a fantastic display and is going to give you very smooth braking - not to mention it will save you a huge amount over a new actuator.

I have added a link to a help article as well as a video review and install for you to check out of the Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Ralph

4/13/2020

Please let me know which EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes will work well with my 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500 integrated brake controller. The HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes and the CAM adaptor have not worked that well. The trailer is a Ezloader custom. The GVW is about 14,300 lbs Thanks

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Kyle S.

4/13/2020

Okay, so the issue is that the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator # HBA-12 is for drum brakes because of its maximum 1,200 psi, and would not have the needed pressure to give you effective braking for your disc brakes. So because you have disc brakes, you will need a new actuator, the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes # HBA16. This is going to give you an actuator that has a maximum 1,600 psi which is needed for your trailer's disc brakes. I still highly recommend going with the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller # 90195, although if you decide to stick with your Chevy's factory brake controller you will need the adapter, the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter # HBA-CAM.

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Answer 1

The Replacement Remote Mounted SD Control Module for BrakeRite II T4834200 was discontinued back towards the start of 2021. You might be able to find a lone one being sold at a resale website or shop but my guess is you'll have a hard time…

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Answer 2

Since you are not getting the 12V power when your truck is running, you most likely don't have a fuse issue as you stated their isn't a specified fuse or relay in the owners manual. The issue is that your truck is computerized even at the…

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Answer 3

I have attached the wiring diagram for the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator #T4822500 that you referenced. This particular actuator is designed for use with hydraulic drum brakes and features 1,000 psi of hydraulic pressure. I have…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you have an internal issue with the Brake Rite #T4813102. To troubleshoot, I recommend starting with a circuit tester like #PTW2993. You will want to first check the power wire going to the unit. Once you know the unit has power, then…

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Answer 5

To properly operate the actuator #K71-651, the brake controller you are using needs to be compatible with electric over hydraulic braking systems. We offer the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part #90885 that would work great for you. If the brake controller is…

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Answer 6

I would start by checking to make sure that you're getting power on the 12v auxiliary power circuit on your 2003 Chevy Silverado's 7 way plug; since the Titan BrakeRite #T4813102 receives its' power from this circuit it's possible…

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Answer 7

To be completely honest, you shouldn't even need the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module #HBA-CAM with your 2022 Model year Chevrolet Silverado 3500. In past years there was an issue with communication that the adapter…

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Answer 8

If this is a newer installation-meaning that you've only recently started using this trailer and actuator with this truck, it could be that your vehicle requires a controller adapter module #HBA-CAM. The controller adapter module is required on…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

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 12

By all accounts the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller #C51170 works well and is easy to use and install on most vehicles. It is a brand new item so not a lot of feedback has come in on it. I did learn a few things though after speaking with our…

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