Will Hydrastar Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator Work With GM Factory Brake Controller
Question:
we currently have a pre 2007 model hydrastar 1600 that will not work with the GM integrated controller disk brakes I was told that the new model Carlisle will work with the GM controller is this true?
asked by: alan p
Expert Reply:
GM factory brake controllers are not directly compatible with any electric-over-hydraulic brake actuators, but some manufacturers have designed adapters that allow them to work. The new model HydraStar electric-over-hydraulic actuators will work with the GM factory integrated brake controllers as long as you also install the Control Adapter Module, # HBA-CAM, with the actuator.
For your situation, you actually have two options. You could purchase a new HydraStar Disc Brake Actuator, # HBA16 and the adapter, # HBA-CAM, and install them on your trailer, or you could use an aftermarket brake controller, like the Prodigy P3 # 90195, and bypass the factory brake controller.
Since your truck came with the tow package, installing a brake controller would be fairly simple. I have attached a few help articles on installing a brake controller on a GM truck for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module for Ford and Chevy Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adapters
- Hydrastar
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- 1600 psi
- Disc Brakes
- Hydrastar
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