Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Disc Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs
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Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Disc Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs
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Dexter Brake Actuator - 099-175-20
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Bolt-On
- Electric Lockout
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Dexter
Use this corrosion-resistant actuator to synchronize your trailer brakes with your tow-vehicle brakes. Drop-N-Go auto-latch coupler automatically locks your coupler in place on 2" hitch balls. Designed for hydraulic disc brake applications.
Features:
- Hydraulic actuator synchronizes trailer brakes with tow-vehicle brakes
- Drop-N-Go coupler mechanism ensures easy, secure connection
- Automatically seats around and latches onto the hitch ball, even when in closed position
- Included pin secures ball in coupler socket - coupler lock sold separately
- Low-profile handle is easy to pull up for release
- Aluminum master cylinder is better at reducing corrosion than cast steel master cylinders
- Rollers with grease fittings are long-lasting and provide smooth operation
- Breakaway kit included
- Zinc plating is corrosion resistant
- Durable steel construction
- Bolt-on installation
- Bolt holes 3" apart on center
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: hydraulic disc brakes
- Ball size: 2"
- Mounting: 3" wide channel tongue
- Capacity: 7,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 700 lbs
- 1-Year warranty
When you apply the brakes in your tow vehicle, deceleration occurs and momentum pushes your trailer toward the rear of your vehicle. With surge brake systems, the actuator is triggered as your trailer moves forward while the tow vehicle slows. The actuator telescopes, applying force to its master cylinder, which in turn supplies the necessary hydraulic pressure to engage the trailer's brakes.
099-175-20 Dexter Drop and Go Brake Actuator - Disc brakes
Replaces Titan Model 60 Leverlock Trailer Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes - T47154107K, T47154207K, T47154007K
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94% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Disc Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs - 099-175-20
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (56 Customer Reviews)
Use this corrosion-resistant actuator to synchronize your trailer brakes with your tow-vehicle brakes. Drop-N-Go auto-latch coupler automatically locks your coupler in place on 2" hitch balls. Designed for hydraulic disc brake applications.by: Darryl06/13/2023
Original brake actuator was welded to the trailer tongue. I had to cut it back and weld a new piece of 3x3 tube steel and extend it out enough to install the new actuator. It lengthened the trailer by about a foot but worked out pretty well. The new one works great.
by: Roger A07/23/2023
I have been looking to replacement for my Ezloader trailer. It was originally a TDE hitch but they don't exist. I had mistakenly measured my frame as 3 inch, but it was 3 1/4" inside. To make this work I did some sawing, welding, drilling and painting but it works better than original.
by: Vicente 07/13/2023
This an almost perfect replacement for the original. I had to reroute the brake fluid line to met trailer line. Just got back from the lake a trip that had lots of mountains and we were impressed with how smoothly it worked.
by: Ray 08/17/2023
solid actuator for a fair price. The auto latch feature is a nice feature.
by: Brad06/12/2023
YOU TOLD ME IT WOULD REPLACE A TIE DOWN TYPE TRAILER HITCH. IT DOES NOT.
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This coupler would be a great replacement as long as your Tie Down fit on a 3 inch wide tongue with bolt holes that are 3 inches center to center. I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.
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Jenny N - 06/13/2023by: Jason04/26/2023
Very happy and it performs as expected. Using it with new disc braking system.
Getting used to putting the pin in before going in reverse, of course it can also be wired electronically, but haven't looked into that quite yet...
by: Andrew10/10/2022
I dove into this job of replacing my entire rusted out disc brake system on my double axle boat trailer having never done it before. Between the variety of part choices and accurate descriptions coupled with excellent phone service and on site videos, I was able to rebuild my trailer brakes system and suspension in total. I compared prices with the trailer manufacturer and found that etrailer either beat the price or matched it but I chose to give my business to etrailer because of the service! I do recommend this company and will use etrailer.com again anytime!
by: Keith 10/02/2022
I installed this as part of a disk brake retrofit to a tandem axle boat trailer that didn’t come with brakes. It was an easy swap from my factory coupler and connected fine to the flexible brake line kit. How to bleed the brakes wasn’t obvious from the instructions and YouTube videos are mostly out of date, but all it took was a long handled flat screwdriver to action the pump and apply pressure. The drop and go system is easy to use. I wish this model had a manual reverse solenoid lockout but the electric lockout has been working fine.
by: Bert08/23/2021
Anna was great at helping me confirm what I needed to order. I installed the Kodiak 10” disc brake kit, new lines and Dexter actuator with no trouble. I got rid of my rusty drum brakes that were a hassle to clean and maintain in salt water. Shipping was fast and my order was complete. I’d definitely recommend etrailer.com to friends!!
by: Dennis 07/09/2023
The unit is easy to install and is up and running in minutes.
by: Angela 07/26/2023
Super fast shipping & part was easy to install!
by: David 02/11/2023
Great product. I do wish is had a way to put a lock on it while attached to the tow vehicle.
by: Lee12/03/2021
I changed the brakes on my 1995 boat trailer from drum to disc. I was able to figure out what to order on the etrailer web site. The whole project was relatively easy. I just had to remove the old parts and bolt on the new ones. The new trailer hitch actuator is much easier to used than my old one.
by: Jeff 07/03/2021
The hitch is great. Disc brakes vs the drums I had before make noticeably more stopping power. My one regret is that while there is a backing lockout of the surge brake via a solenoid valve, for high mountain trailering, the surge brake stays applied when you’re descending in low gear. I smoked my brakes coming down from 5,500 ft last week, expelling a decent amount of high temp red bearing grease. I guess if steep mountain roads are the norm, maybe an electric brake overhaul would have been better.
by: Daniel05/03/2019
Actuator is quality product. I was replacing a Tie Down 70E actuator that was 10 years old ( master cylinder and backup solenoid failed due to rust sediment buildup ?)
Be aware that the actuator does not come with mounting hardware so save yours from old unit
, also does not come with instructions-download from web.
The only noticeable difference between the newer and the old unit was the backup sensitivity.
The old unit needed the solenoid energized with just the trailer -the new unit didn’t need the solenoid energized with trailer and boat unless you were going up an incline(even with adjustment of the bolts joining the two pieces)
Overall very satisfied-as a side note both Tie Down and Titan were bought by Dexter Axle
by: Don J08/04/2018
I have been ordering from etrailer.com for years and have not been disappointed. Their prices are great, they communicate the order status very well, and ship the products quickly.
I have been having ongoing issues with my trailer brake pressure not relieving, thus applying the brakes continuously. This order was for a new actuator which I believe will correct the problem. I just installed the actuator and it fit as expected.
by: Jeffrey03/23/2021
Great selection of products with detailed product descriptions and very fast delivery. The information on the site was very helpful in identifying the replacement brake actuator that I needed for my 17 year old trailer. Installed in 20 minutes!
by: Steven 06/24/2021
Works great! I wish I would have talked to a representative first. Bolt pattern didn’t match up with the old actuator, so I had to drill new holes. With my neighbors help got ur done in a couple hours. My fault. Thanks to etrailer for quick delivery as I needed to pull my boat out of the slip I was renting.
by: Kari04/06/2022
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SHIPPING i HAVE EVER DELT WITH! EVERYONE THERE IS FANTASTIC!!! PARTS ARE GREAT TOO, NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANY!!! A+++++++++++++++
by: David 11/18/2022
Your service was excellent and your price was very good.
by: Mark08/20/2022
Amy was a great help got me what I needed right away and was shipped and received quickly thanks so much
by: Chip 01/12/2022
Excellent product with good installation instructions
by: Rick 09/14/2022
Good service as well as fast shipping. Will be repeat customer.
by: Tim 07/12/2022
Excellent customer service. Great experience. I will definitely use them in the future.
by: Matthew 07/03/2022
Fast ship and great product.
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