Review of Dexter Axle Brake Actuator - Surge Brake Actuator - DX63FR Video

Thank you for the pictures of your coupler. You are going to need to replace your entire surge actuator coupler as the A-50 is obsolete and we do not have any parts to repair it. We have the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX73FR which you can…

For a replacement I recommend the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX27FR. The swing-away actuators like your old A60 have been discontinued, along with replacement parts, so this is the best solution. This features a 7,500 lb trailer capacity,…

Thanks for the pictures. While I do have a replacement for your Titan Aero 6000 actuator I am not 100% positive it will have the same mounting holes. I have linked a diagram below that will give you the measurements to compare to your actuator. I…

Yes, you can weld on the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K item #DX56FR you referenced. You will want to make sure you remove the zinc coating and get down to the bare metal. I have…

The largest tire we offer that will fit on a 15" trailer wheel is a 225/75-15 which measures 28.4" diameter x 8.9" wide so you will need to make sure you have room(4"-6" from top of tire to bottom of fender). The best option…

For a lighter A-frame trailer to add a surge brake setup the best option is the part #T2492800 which has a 6k capacity. But as long as you have properly rated brake assemblies on your trailer it will still work fine on a 2,000 lb trailer. I attached…

To get the best braking power for your boat trailer you would want to have disc brakes on both axles. If you happen to be limited to one axle then you would want the rear outfitted. With a 5,000lb boat you likely have two 3,500lb torsion axles. The…

The majority of brake line installations we do in our shop match the first method you have in the photo, labeled "Branch". We also prefer to use rubber hoses as they are easier to work with and there won't be an issue if you end up with…

There are a couple of ways to mount the Kodiak Tee Fitting for Hydraulic Brake Hose - Brass - 3/16" Female Inverted Flares #BH-T-3FIF. Many will use brake line mounting hardware on either side of the brake line which will provide enough…

I was able to confirm with my contact at Optronics that the mounting post on the #MCL95AB is stainless steel, but the mounting hardware is not.

From what you describe, it sounds like your trailer originally had hydraulic brakes that have been replaced with electric brakes. At this point, your hydraulic coupler which is also known as a surge coupler is strictly being used as a way to attach…

The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-20 only has an electric reverse lockout and does not have a manual option.