Recommended Surge Brake Solenoid for Backing Up Boat Trailer

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so when backing up if the trailer hinges too much up or down due to the road the surge brakes engage no allowing the trailer to move. is this just trailer positioning on my hitch? Just bought the boat and trailer and the previous owner has not had this problem. Also If I was to un plug the wiring from the trailer to my pickup wouldnt that stop the surge brake from engaging when backing up? any help is appreciated.

asked by: Delt C

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If you have the single servo brakes like the Demco Hydraulic Drum Brake Assembly - Single Servo - Galvanized - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs # 18787, then you should have the free backing. However if you have an odd angle that can impact the backing up so I do recommend adding the solenoid with the electric connection to your vehicle's reverse light circuit to keep your brakes from engaging. I recommend using the Replacement Solenoid Valve for Titan Brake Actuators with Reverse Lockouts # T4748800 to keep the brakes from any engagement when activated. I've linked a video of the installation to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

When you force the pistons down in the caliper to install new pads you will end up forcing the fluid back from the calipers into the master cylinder since it has no where else to go. So it will fill the master cylinder up. The system is designed for…

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Answer 2

If you want to deactivate the hydraulic brakes on your boat trailer, you can certainly do so. The simplest way to do this would be to drain the brake fluid from the lines by disconnecting the brake lines from the wheel cylinders and allowing the…

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Sounds like your trailer has an electric reverse lockout which prevents the brakes of your trailer from applying so that you can back the trailer up. If now the brakes won't release after the issue you had with someone else backing up the trailer…

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If your trailer wants to slam forward and back as you apply the brakes of your tow vehicle the shock is bad and needs to be replaced. When a shock goes bad it no longer dampens the movement of the actuator which causes what I described. If the shock…

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Answer 5

Unless the trailer became completely unattached from your tow vehicle causing the breakaway pin to be pulled out, forgetting to lock the coupler to the hitch ball, while certainly something you want to double check the next time you tow, would not…

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That is going to depend on a few things. You will need to check with your local DOT to see what the requirements are for trailer brakes. You will need to know the weight of your trailer as well. Depending on the weight of your trailer will also…

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We sell replacement parts for the Titan Model 10 Surge Coupler #T2404600 that you referenced, but we do not offer a rebuild kit with all of the parts packaged together. For a replacement master cylinder assembly you would want the Replacement Master…

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Answer 8

The coupler should be very difficult to push in by hand but it doesn't return on its own. There is likely a problem inside your coupler that will need to be addressed to get it working properly again. It is most likely the shock that is inside.…

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We do have the Titan master cylinder replacement part #DX66FR which has the number 23744 stamped on the side of it. See attached picture. A lock out solenoid would attach directly to the back of the master cylinder without an adapter. If you are in…

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Answer 10

We do have a very similar replacement coupler that is rated for 21,000 GVWR, and it is the Titan Bolt-On Coupler #T4855300. The angle that your photo was taken I can not tell if it is a 2 or 3 hole adjustable coupler, but this Titan part is a 3 hole…

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You can replace the inner slide of your Titan Model 10 actuator with the Replacement Inner Slide Assembly w/ 2-5/16" Coupler for Titan Model 10 Brake Actuators #T2478300317. You will also need to replace the slide bearings with the Bearing - Top…

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Answer 12

I went and pulled a Titan Model 10 Actuator Bearing part #T1020900 and found the thickness to be 1/8 of an inch for the rim around the outside and 11/32 of an inch in total thickness.

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