Using Demco DA70 Actuator For Drum Brakes With Disc Brakes

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Can my Demco DA70 8705001 actuator be upgraded for use with disc brakes?

asked by: Scott B

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Yes, you can use your DA70 actuator for drum brakes with disc brakes, you just need to switch the master cylinder to the Replacement Master Cylinder for Demco Actuators - Disc Brakes # 5672.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Yes, the Replacement Brake Shoe Lining for Demco/Dico 10" Free-Backing Hydraulic Brakes #BP04-126 is the correct replacement brake shoes for your Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit #40716-15.

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Answer 2

If you replace the current brakes on your trailer with the same uni-servo drum brakes and no lockout actuator (like #T2351000), the brakes will deliver 20 percent braking when traveling in reverse. However, the more pressure you apply going backwards…

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Answer 3

Good questions. The difference between free backing brakes like the #AKFBBRK-35-D and regular hydraulic drum brakes like #DMSB18794M-93M (referred to as duo or duel servo) is that the wheel brake cylinder has pistons on both sides of the regular/duo…

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Answer 4

Knowing the inside diameter of the drum is the key piece of information we need; the brand of the assembly will not be a factor in determining what you will need to replace your hydraulic brakes. You mentioned your trailer's GVW, but it is the…

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We do have some parts for the Dico Aero 6000 actuator on your Four Winns boat trailer: Replacement Master Cylinder - #T4395100 (you have to remove the check valve) Replacement Damper - #T4502000 Replacement Lock Spring - #T4501400 Replacement Bolt -…

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Answer 6

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 7

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 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 10

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 11

I currently have three diffrent self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes which are attached for you below. eTrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA (3,500 Axles) Dexter…

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Answer 12

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

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Using Demco DA70 Actuator For Drum Brakes With Disc Brakes

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