Review of Hydrastar Brake Actuator - Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator - CAR-HBA16-2 Video

Yes, the Hydrastar EOH drum brake kit part #HBA-10-252-82 does work with Dexter hydraulic drum brakes. Thankfully brake assemblies are all pretty universal with each other so cross compatibility is not an issue.

Although there isn't a full kit like the #HSE7K-T1 with the 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern you need, we can put one together. The first thing you will need is the Hydrastar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator w/ Line Kit for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi…

The part #HBA16 does not come with a breakaway system. It works with basically any standard breakaway system like the part #50-85-313. The #HBA16 basically just comes with the actuator. The part #CAR-HBA16-2 comes with a line kit and a breakaway…

Yes, the HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit #CAR-HBA16-2 is compatible with the Ford factory-installed trailer brake controller in your 2014 Ford F-350. You will just want to check that the unit's main menu is set for EOH operation…

Yes! The Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes #HBA16 will work with the integrated brake controller on 2018 and newer GMC Trucks. 2017 and older GMC trucks require the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Adapter Module #HBA-CAM…

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

Yes, we have everything you need to convert the electric drum brakes on your 2014 Kaufman Car Wedge Trailer to electric over hydraulic disc brakes. In order to do this you are going to need disc brake assemblies, trailer hubs, brake lines, and an…

The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit part #K2R1058D11 Dexter 10 rated axles. They will need to be 8-288, 2 piece hub built from Feb. 1990 to Aug. 2009. Yours fits the age range so theres a strong chance this is the right kit.

Dexter recommends a SAE 90, SAE 80W-90 or SAE 75W-90 oil to be used. I recommend the Kodiak Synthetic Bearing Oil for Oil Bath Hubs #XLPROLUBE as it is a synthetic 90 weight oil that helps reduce friction and to keep bearings cool. Since your cap…

I spoke with my contact at Kodiak and he said Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-140 would be acceptable on their oil bath hubs. When filling the hubs, you will want to remove the rubber plug from the oil cap and fill the hub to the bottom of the hole. When…

You'll want to use a gear oil for the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-219-20 that you referenced. 90 weight or 80w-90 would work well.

For the absolutely best performance and reliability you can't beat the HydraStar electric over hydraulic actuators. We have found that they are the most reliable, react the fastest and just in general work the best. For just the actuator…