Can The Surge Drum Brakes On a Boat Trailer Be Converted To Electric Over Hydraulic Disc Brakes?
Question:
I would like to convert my boat trailer from surge drum brakes to electric disc brakes. Is this possible?
asked by: Ted H
Helpful Expert Reply:
You may be able to convert your boat trailer from surge drum brakes to electric over hydraulic disc brakes. To verify this is possible I will need to know exactly what axles, hubs and surge coupler you have. This may require removing your current hubs to measure the spindles as well to ensure a disc brake kit like the Deemax # DE46YR will fit your spindle. If you can send me all the information above I can verify the best kit for your trailer.
You will need to replace your surge coupler with a standard Coupler # DM15000-52 and install a Hydrastar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes # HS481-8067. This particular coupler will bolt to a 3" wide trailer tongue and the actuator kit includes all the electrical components you will need.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Silver - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs
- Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 3 Inch Channel
- Auto Latch
- Demco
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Hydrastar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - OEM - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1600 psi
- Disc Brakes
- Hydrastar
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Maxx Coat/Stainless - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Marine Grade
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Hub and Rotor
- 1/2 Inch Studs
- 3500 lbs Axle
- DeeMaxx
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