Solution for Needing Replacement Atwood Master Cylinder for Surge Actuator

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Can a Titan A60 replace an attwood 171 master cylinder? If so, I’ll need the pushrod too! How does the pushrod mount? Can the old Attwood pushrod assembly work? If not what do I need?

asked by: William H

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There isn't a master cylinder replacement we can offer that will fit an Atwood surge coupler since Atwood had a unique design and unfortunately isn't around any more. Best solution is a new actuator like the part # DM72VR for drum brakes or part # DM62VR for disc.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR will replace your Atwood 171 actuator. This surge brake actuator will work for drum brakes and has no reverse lock out but is recommended that you equip your trailer with free-backing brakes so you can…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the picture. Basically the two actuators are the same but the left is the current design for the #T4500600 so it would be the correct replacement.

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Answer 3

Dexter does not have an option for an electric lockout on their drum brake actuators, but that doesn't mean you can't add one. It is as simple as adding the Replacement Solenoid Valve for Dexter Brake Actuators #T4748800 to the…

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Answer 4

The Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly #T4395100 will not work to replace your Atwood master cylinder model 85841. Since replacement parts for your actuator are obsolete, your only option is to replace the entire actuator assembly. The Demco…

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Atwood has been out of the coupler business for long enough that there are no longer any replacement master cylinders for their actuators. Since no other brand of master cylinder fits the best option is a new coupler/actuator with the #DM72VR for a…

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Answer 6

I can understand how this can be a bit confusing. Brake actuators, like the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator, #DM72VR, with no lock-out are typically more economical and are perfect for trailers equipped with free-backing brakes because the…

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Answer 7

The replacement I recommend for an Atwood Surge Brake Actuator 85778 is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM62VR. It has the same ball size, offers a bolt-on install, and has a greater capacity. The only difference is it has an electric…

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Answer 8

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 9

The only hub we have that is associated with a 3/4 inch spindle is #AH15450ECOMP. This is an agricultural hub that takes inner bearing #LM67048 and outer bearing #LM11949. But the spindle it fits on is not straight, it is tapered, #TRU54FR. If this…

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Answer 10

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 11

The best recommendation I can give you since we don't carry the Gabriel actuators would be to check out the link I attached that will take you to a page that has all of the actuator shocks we carry. On the product pages for each there will be…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Demco and he said that there really is no difference between Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator DA66B, #DM72VR, and the DA66 that you have on your trailer except the DM72VR has a capacity of 7000 pounds. Except for that…

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