Are Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuators Compatible with Factory Brake Controllers

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does this truck support electric over hydraulic brakes?

asked by: Rich M

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It all depends on which electric over hydraulic actuator you are using. If your truck has an integrated brake controller it might be compatible. But you mentioned having a 2009 2500HD but I do not know if it is a Silverado, Sierra, or Ram.

If we are talking factory integrated controllers then GM trucks are not compatible with the HydraStar # HBA16, # HBA-12, or # HBA-10 unless you use adapter # HBA-CAM (which only works with the model HydraStars indicated on its product page).

It is not 100 percent clear which if any factory controllers work with the Dexter actuators, # K71-651 or # K71-650, so an aftermarket controller such as the P2 # 90885 or P3 # 90195 would have to be used.

The Titan actuator # T4813102 would only be compatible with GM and Ford factory controllers if adapter # T4845900. There isn't one for Rams.

The safe bet is to bypass the factory controller and use an aftermarket controller that has an electric over hydraulic mode such as the P2 # 90885 or the P3 # 90195.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

According to Dexter, their electric over hydraulic actuators should be compatible with the OE brake controllers, but in practice we find that is not always the case. We have found that the GM OE brake controller is not compatible with other…

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Answer 2

Yes, the EOH actuator will still run with the brakes engaged when using the adapter you asked about: - Adapter Module for BrakeRite Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator - OE Ford, GM Brake Controllers #DX35FR

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Answer 3

As you mentioned, the integrated brake controllers on your Silverado 3500 trucks will typically not work with electric over hydraulic trailer brakes. The Chevy/GMC factory controllers are simply not compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes and…

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Answer 4

Good news, I can help you troubleshoot your Titan BrakeRite SD #T4835700 on your trailer. First thing to know is that a braking system is necessary when pulling a trailer equipped with brakes. The BrakeRite SD system is a good system for Electric…

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Answer 5

The Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter for Ford/Chevy Integral Brake Controllers Item #T4845900, is designed to work with both Ford and Chevy OEM brake controllers and the Titan BrakeRite EHB actuating system. If your 2011 has a setting for electric over…

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Answer 6

If you have the Titan BrakeRite Actuator on your 2011 Chevy, then you will be able to use the Titan BrakeRite Adapter for your Chevy integral brake controller. You will need to get the correct adapter to fit the BrakeRite actuator that is on your…

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Answer 7

The Titan BrakeRite EHB Adapter #T4845900 that you referenced is designed to work 2006 to current Chevy trucks that have integrated brake controllers like your Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit #T4813102 so it would fit…

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Answer 8

You may need to adjust the output setting on the factory brake controller on your 2011 GMC Sierra HD. I also assume that the adapter you are using is #T4845900 which is the correct model to plug in with the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play…

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Answer 9

You could leave the adapter part #T4845900 installed in your BrakeRite all the times. It would not negatively affect braking performance when used on a setup that it's not needed.

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Answer 10

The Titan BrakeRite EHB for Disc Brakes, part #T4813102 will work with the existing factory brake controller on your 2011 Sierra 3500, but only if you use the Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter for Ford/Chevy Integral Brake Controllers Item #T4845900. The…

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Answer 11

The Titan EHB that you have #T4813102 can sometimes be a bit finicky with integrated brake controllers. Your 2016 Chevy Silverado 3500HD's integrated controller should work with it but you will need to ensure that your controller is in hydraulic…

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Answer 12

The #T4845900 should work just fine on your BrakeRite SD. The connectors you sent in a picture of look to be the matching ones. That being said you could cut off the connectors and then hardwire the blue and white wires to the system like in the…

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