Will EOH Actuator With Adapter DX35FR Run While Stopped in Traffic

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DX35FR While using this adapter, will the hyd brake actuator on the trailer run while you are on the brakes stopped in traffic?

asked by: David S

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Yes, the EOH actuator will still run with the brakes engaged when using the adapter you asked about:

- Adapter Module for BrakeRite Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator - OE Ford, GM Brake Controllers # DX35FR

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Titan about using the BrakeRite with the EHB Adapter #DX35FR installed while towing with your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 using a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195. My contact confirmed that you will not need to uninstall the…

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Answer 2

Integrated brake controllers in general don't work great with electric over hydraulic actuators and what you are describing is exactly that. If you use the adapter part #DX35FR you controller will sense the trailer connection like it needs to and…

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Answer 3

We've found that typically when the problem you have arises the issue is a blown third brake light fuse as this is same circuit as what activates brake controller with brake pedal. So I would check and see if all of your brake lights come on when…

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Answer 4

Since your factory Ford brake controller has a hydraulic mode setting you would not need to use any type of adapter like the part #DX35FR that you referenced.

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Answer 5

The integrated factory trailer brake controllers (ITBC) in most newer trucks are electric over hydraulic (EOH) compatible. Therefore you should be able to use one like the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes on a 2020 Ford…

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Answer 6

The issue that you are seeing may indeed be an electrical issue. I recommend checking all the connections and wiring and make sure that there are not any loose connections, or signs of damage to any of the wiring. I have included a link to the…

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Answer 7

The Dexter adapter module #DX35FR was designed to allow factory integrated brake controllers to be used with electric over hydraulic actuators by basically tricking the controller into thinking there's a brake magnet load on the circuit.…

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Answer 8

Thank you for the photo (and purchase!) and I can tell you that for your 2020 Ford F-350 you do have the correct module with the Adapter Module for BrakeRite Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator #DX35FR. There is not an issue with these and the 2020…

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Answer 9

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.

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

The newer factory brake controllers, like on your 2022 Chevy Silverado, are generally fine with an EOH actuator like the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator #K71-651. But there are times when there are issues which is why I…

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Answer 12

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3, part #90195 is compatible with electric over hydraulic braking systems once it's set to its EOH mode. You'd only need the #T4845900 adapter if your truck had the factory installed Ford brake controller. If the trailer…

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