Recommended Hydraulic 10 Inch Brake Assemblies With Aluminum Brake Cylinders for Boat Trailer
Question:
I want to replace the surge brake system on my Easy loader trailer, twin 3500# axles, with a Atwood actuator that also needs replacing. Boat and trailer weigh about 6300# with fuel. I like the looks of the Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator as a replacement. The Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - 10inch - Left/Right Hand - 3,500 lbs Item # AKFBBRK-35 , look like they would work fine. The question I have is are the wheel cylinders aluminum? If not are there assemblies that use aluminum or composite cylinders? I have had problems with cast iron cylinders rusting.
asked by: Greg O
Expert Reply:
The wheel cylinders used on the # AKFBBRK-35 brake assemblies are cast iron so they wouldn't be the best option for a boat trailer. Instead, I'd use # AKFBBRK-35-D which feature Dacromet coated backing plates, aluminum brake cylinders and stainless steel springs for increased corrosion resistance.
The Dexter # 099-175-00 Drop-N-Go brake actuating coupler would be an excellent replacement for your existing Atwood surge coupler.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Drum Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Dexter
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Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - Dacromet - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Marine Grade
- Free Backing
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Free Backing
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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