How Can I Tell If My Brakes Are Compatible W/ Electric Over Hydraulic?
Question:
Will the 3500 lb disc brake set up for my dexter axles work with the electric over hydraulic kit?
asked by: Josh
Expert Reply:
The easiest way to determine if your disc brakes are compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes is to check if you have an EOH actuator like the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes # HBA16 or a more traditional actuator like # 099-175-00.
If you have either of these actuators then your 3,500-lbs disc brakes are going to be compatible with electric over hydraulic.
If not, then you can easily make them compatible by adding a Hydrastar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness # HS381-9067, which comes with everything you need and a brake kit # K2R35D if needed.
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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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Hydrastar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1600 psi
- Disc Brakes
- Hydrastar
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Marine Grade
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Rotor
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Kodiak
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1600 psi
- Disc Brakes
- Hydrastar
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