Replacement Brakes System to Upgrade 2006 Sea Doo Boat Trailer

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I wasn’t specific enough. I’m sorry. If I measure the diameter of the hub on the back/open side, it measures about 13” and has a 6 bolts which has, if measured correctly, a 5 1/2” bolt pattern. Sorry for the missed information. How would that affect the parts to order?

asked by: Christopher M

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I'm happy to help with all the parts for your 2006 Sea Doo trailer. I did a little research and it appears it is a single axle trailer, for which I recommend the following parts:

-Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs # K2HR35D
-Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Single Axle - 18' # 18SI-BLKIT
-Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout - Disc - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs # DM62VR

This combination is what I would use for excellent trailer brakes and an easy installation. I've attached videos and a help article to assist.

If you want to stick with drum brakes, then you would use # AKFBBRK-35-D assemblies for # AKHD-545-35-G-K hubs and then use actuator # DM72VR for drum brakes. You can use the same # 18SI-BLKIT brake line kit.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Christopher

5/6/2020

I wasn’t specific enough. I’m sorry. If I measure the diameter of the hub on the back/open side, it measures about 13” and has a 6 bolts which has, if measured correctly, a 5 1/2” bolt pattern. Sorry for the missed information. How would that affect the parts to order?

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Jason S.

5/6/2020

Thanks for the update. Yes, that will impact the correct parts but we can get you what you need. I still recommend going with the brake line kit # 18SI-BLKIT and the brake actuator # DM72VR. With these parts you will use the Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - Dacromet - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K # AKFBBRK-7-D and then the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb Axles - 12" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2 - Galvanized # AKHD-655-6-G-K.

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Answer 1

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 2

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you but the coupler on your trailer is very old and we simply don't carry parts for them anymore as they were discontinued by the manufacturer. Therefore, the only option we can offer is a new coupler, the Demco Hydraulic…

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Answer 4

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM72VR is a great option to replace an Atwood 82543. That said, it does not come with any sort of reverse lockout feature therefore in order to reverse without the brakes locking up you will either need to add…

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Answer 5

Since Atwood went out of business none of their actuator (or other product) replacement parts are available unfortunately, so your only real option to having a working actuator is to replace the entire unit. I am attaching a link to our selection of…

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Answer 6

Your best route is to replace your entire surge brake assembly as Atwood no longer produces any parts for their brake actuators. The Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator #T47457207K is going to be your best replacement available. It is specific to disc…

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Answer 7

The closest option we have to replace your Atwood 82543 actuator is part #DM72VR. However, it doesn't have the lockout like your Atwood does. To add a lockout use #T4748800 but it's an electric lockout unlike the Atwood's manual lockout.…

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Answer 8

Unfortunately the Atwood 85736 cannot be replaced so you'd actually need an entirely new actuator. The closest replacement we have is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR. This actuator has a gross towing weight capacity of 7,000-lbs, a…

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Answer 9

Your trailer must have free backing brakes if you have never used the surge brake actuating coupler reverse lockout. If you did not have free backing brakes, your brakes would most likely brake even if they didn't lock up when you back up because…

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Answer 10

Atwood is no longer in business, which means replacement parts are unfortunately no longer available for your Atwood 61101 surge brake actuator. The best option available if yours is no longer working is to replace the actuator, which you can do with…

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