Adding Surge Actuator to Trailer with Swing Away Hinge and Hydraulic Brakes
Question:
I have an 1999 Escort 18foot boat trailer. It is a single axle and came with factory surge style brakes. Whomever owned the trailer/boat prior to me added a Fulton swing away hitch and removed the surge hitch assembly. There is currently a normal hitch mounted to the tongue. That being said the brake line is still present in the frame, just disconnected. I would like to add brakes back onto the trailer, but dont know where to start. Electric? Hydraulic? Not sure if I can use the same brakes that are there.
asked by: Matthew L
Helpful Expert Reply:
I would assume the trailer uses drum brakes so what you could do is install the Demco Hydraulic Surge Actuator part # DM8608601 for a surge setup that would attach to the brake line you have now. Since it's a swing away you will need to use a flexible line to connect before the hinge and after like with the part # T0776500.
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Dexter Hydraulic Brake Line with Fittings - 18-25/32" Long
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