Recommended Brake Actuator for a Trail Rite Trailer with Disc Brakes

Question:

Can these brake units be fitted easily to a Trail Rite trailer 9600 lb that already has a Hydraulic disc brake system fitted, do these units work with disc brakes.

asked by: Brett

Expert Reply:

The # HBAC10-CLR unit is for drum brakes, and will not work with disc brakes.

Instead, you will want to use hydraulic actuator # HBA16, which is specifically for disc brakes. My contact at Carlisle Brake confirmed that the Hydrastar model would be a better choice for your application than the Hydrastar XL, like the # HBAC10-CLR unit, because the XL series is designed more for commercial use.

Please note that you would need an electronic brake controller to use the # HBA16 actuator. I recommend the Prodigy brake controller # 90185. If you could provide the year, make, and model of your vehicle I would be glad to recommend any additional parts you might need.

expert reply by: Sarah L