Will 2016 GMC Sierra Factory Brake Controller Work with HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator

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I have 2016 GMC, is the OEM brake controller compatible with the Hydrastar

asked by: Dan W

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A 2016 GMC Sierra will require the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module part # HBA-CAM in order to be compatible with the HydraStar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes part # HS381-8067.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

According to Hydrastar, the #HBA-CAM adapter is not required for the 2018 and newer Chevy/GMC trucks. This is true for the Hydrastar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator #HS381-8067 and any other Hydrastar model.

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Answer 2

The Replacement Remote Mounted SD Control Module for BrakeRite II T4834200 was discontinued a little over a year ago back at the start of 2021. So while it might be the correct replacement for your system, it isn't readily available on the market…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Hydrastar Vented Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator, #HS381-8067, will work with the factory brake controller on your 2011 Ford F-350. The earlier Ford brake controllers had trouble with these types of system, but Ford changed the brake…

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We do sell the HydraStar EOH adapter part #HBA-CAM but you would not need it with the integrated controller of a 2020 GMC Sierra 3500.

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The HydraStar part #HBA16 actuator can be compatible with the integrated brake controller of your 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD if you use the adapter part #HBA-CAM.

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Answer 6

The first thing I would do is check the brake output circuit on the 7-way of your tow vehicle. You will want to use a circuit tester like our part #3808 to check for voltage at this circuit when the manual override of your brake controller is…

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Answer 7

According to the folks at Hydrastar, what you have occurring is caused by the incompatibility of pre 2019 GM OEM brake controllers with the actuators used by electric over hydraulic braking systems which leads to inconsistent braking performance.…

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Answer 8

As long as the serial number on your HBA-16 actuator is 506100 or higher (generation 6) then you can use the OEM brake controller adapter #HBA-CAM. Currently the integrated brake controller in the 2014 GM trucks is not confirmed to require the…

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Answer 9

The adapters which allow you to use factory brake controllers with electric over hydraulic brake actuators are not brand or make/model specific. Therefore you can use the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module part #HBA-CAM with…

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Answer 10

If you 2017 Ram 3500 is equipped with in Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM), then you should not have to use a Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator, like #HBA-CAM. The factory ITBM will allow you to connect to your Hydrastar Actuator through the…

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Answer 11

I spoke to the manufacturer and he said that assuming the unit is getting a full 12 volts, the best thing to do would be to bench test it. A 12V power source will be needed to do so. Isolate the wires of the Hydrastar (black, blue, white, yellow) 1.…

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Answer 12

Discovering why the trailer brakes are not getting power will be a process of elimination. I am not aware of what you have and have not checked, so I will describe the whole troubleshoot process. Start with the brake controller itself. Is it properly…

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