3500lb Trailer Axle Electric over Hydraulic Disc Brake Actuator

Question

Question:

Converting to disc brakes. A single axle Jayco. Which came with a 3000 lb axle. Making new axle with correct spindles. For 3500 lb. Have the correct hubs. So good to go. Ordered the kodiak kit and had the axle welded up. Now looking for electro/hydraulic brake actuator. What do you recommend?

asked by: Phelps A

0

Expert Reply:

I Recommend the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes # K71-651. It has a small profile that wont take up much space either on your A-Frame or inside your Jayco based on where you decide to mount it.

expert reply by: Bud M

0

Answer 1

It sounds to me like your Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes #K71-651 has a short either in the power wire/brake controller wire on the trailer plug or a short in the breakaway switch. Inspect the 12V power and…

view full answer...

Answer 2

There could be a couple things happening here with the setup after you re-built the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #K71-651 for Disc Brakes. There could be an issue with the check valve in the actuator which is not…

view full answer...

Answer 3

To allow your Dexter DX series electric over hydraulic system #K71-651 work with the integrated brake controllers of your two GM trucks you will need the adapter part #DX35FR and you'd be set.

view full answer...

Answer 4

The issue you are having with the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #K71-651 and Ram Factory Integrated Brake Controller (ITBC) is common. The brake controller is sending too much voltage constantly back to the actuator…

view full answer...

Answer 5

When we see the problem you described with an electric over hydraulic actuator it is almost always because the brake controller being used is an integrated brake controller that is not designed to work with EOH actuators. If this problem persists the…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Yep, per Dexter, the OEM brake controller on your Ford F-250 is compatible with Dexter's EOH actuator. The correct actuator will depend on if you are using disc brakes or drum brakes: - Disc: Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Yes the Dexter brake actuator part #K71-651 does stop building pressure once it's created. It does not run all the time.

view full answer...

Answer 9

Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator #K71-651 should be mounted in an open space to allow cooling as you drive. This is why the casing has small heat-sink ribs. These provide a little extra surface area for improved heat radiation.…

view full answer...

Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 11

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

view full answer...

Answer 12

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…

view full answer...