Hydrastar Brake Actuator - Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator - HS381-9066 Review Video

In regards to an electric over hydraulic actuator, the 1,000 psi model is for drum brakes and the 1,200 psi model is for disc brakes. The size of the axle, etc. are not factors. The most popular option we offer is the HydraStar Vented Marine…

The only difference between the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler part #12564 and Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler part #DM12717 is the bolt pattern which is just slightly different with one having an extra hole.

We aren't manufacturers of those parts, and we don't have the testing ability in house, so I reached out to a couple of our manufacturers to see what information they could provide to try and help. I reached out to my contact at Curt…

The electric over hydraulic actuator we recommend the highest is the Hydrastar part #HBA16. This actuator is the favorite of our installers because of how well it works. It is the most reliable and has the quickest reaction time. It will be your best…

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 you…

I attached two links down below the product links. They are guides for adding electric over hydraulic brake setups to a trailer like you mentioned. One covers drum brakes and the other disc. Putting brakes on one axle of a tandem trailer is a popular…

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

Converting from electric drum brakes to electric over hydraulic drum is pretty straight-forward. Basically you swap out the electric brake assemblies for hydaulic ones, you run hydraulic lines and then install an actuator and you'd be all set.…

HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness - 1,200 psi Item #HS381-9066 will work with the GM factory brake controller if used with adapter #HBA-CAM. If the adapter is not used then you would have to have an…

The 3-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,500-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long #SP-178275 may be a fit however you will need to confirm the axle capacity first. Your existing leaf springs are going to be longer due to stretching over time.…

To add EOH to a surge brake trailer, you will need to add the electric components to make the actuator function. You can get the etrailer 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box #E99011 and then wire your actuator into that junction box. You will…

First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…