Can Model 60 Actuator for Disc Brakes be Converted to Drum Brakes

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hello, I am rebuilding my ezloade trailer brakes system. As the parts are so expensive I bough a used Titan model 60 brake actuator 6000 lbs but it came from a disk brake trailer. On my trailer I have drum brakes. I read on your other answers that I would need to reduce the pressure of 1500 psi for brakes to max 1000 psi for drums. There are recommendations to change the master cylinder or solution #2 is to add a pressure reducer inline. I am interested in the second option, do you have any product to reduce the pressure from 1500psi to 1000psi ? Thank you,

asked by: Vlad A

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We don't have a way to reduce the pressure in the master cylinder but what you can do is replace the master cylinder with the part # T4395100 and the pressure would be lowered enough to use with drum brakes.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The difference between the Demco #DM62VR for disc brakes and the Demco #DM72VR for drum brakes is the pressure each one operates at so that why they cannot be interchanged. Disc brakes require 1600 PSI where drums like what your trailer has require…

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Answer 2

The Surge actuator you currently have installed is an older Atwood model. The cap for the brake fluid confirmed that for me once I saw it. Problem there is that Atwood is no longer in business and no replacements are available, unfortunately. We do…

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Answer 3

For a disc brake actuator like the Demco #8608611 to work with drum brakes you need to replace the master cylinder otherwise the pressure will blowout the wheel cylinders on your drum brake assemblies. If you were to have this specific actuator then…

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Answer 4

Atwood is no longer in business, which means replacement parts are unfortunately no longer available for your Atwood 61101 surge brake actuator. The best option available if yours is no longer working is to replace the actuator, which you can do with…

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Answer 5

Minus the packaging, the Demco #DM62VR Hydraulic Brake Actuating Coupler weighs about 18 lbs. The coupler is compatible with trailers weighing up to 7000 lbs with disc brakes. The coupler fits a 2 inch trailer ball, and is equipped with an electric…

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Answer 6

Most brake actuators for drum brakes like your Dico 6000 lb cannot be used for disc brakes. This isn't based on weight capacity, but rather based on the pressure the master cylinder can handle. Most drum brake systems give you 1000 to 1200 psi,…

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Answer 7

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 8

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 9

The replacement I recommend for an Atwood Surge Brake Actuator 85778 is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM62VR. It has the same ball size, offers a bolt-on install, and has a greater capacity. The only difference is it has an electric…

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Answer 10

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 11

Your best route is to replace your entire surge brake assembly as Atwood no longer produces any parts for their brake actuators. The Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator #T47457207K is going to be your best replacement available. It is specific to disc…

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Answer 12

I do have an option for you but the coupler on your trailer is very old and we simply don't carry parts for them anymore as they were discontinued by the manufacturer. Therefore, the only option we can offer is a new coupler, the Demco Hydraulic…

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Can Model 60 Actuator for Disc Brakes be Converted to Drum Brakes

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