Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes - 1,200 psi
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes - 1,200 psi
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Hydrastar Brake Actuator - HBA-12
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- Drum Brakes
- Hydrastar
- 1200 psi
Anodized aluminum electric-hydraulic actuator lets you use your brake controller (sold separately) to activate your trailer's hydraulic drum brakes. Vented end plate releases heat. Includes hardware. Hydraulic lines and breakaway sold separately.
Features:
- Electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator activates your trailer's hydraulic brakes when you apply the brakes in your tow vehicle
- Brake controller (sold separately) is required to send signal from tow vehicle to actuator when brakes are applied
- 7-Way trailer connector (sold separately) is needed to transmit signal from brake controller
- Improved functionality when compared with surge brake couplers
- Faster response time - trailer brakes are triggered when you apply brakes in tow vehicle, as opposed to when trailer pushes against hitch ball
- No need to manually lock out brakes when you back up
- Trailer brakes can be intentionally activated when you reverse
- Manual override on brake controller can be activated so you can engage the trailer brakes without having to apply your vehicle brakes
- Vented end plate releases pressure, moisture, and heat in order to protect the internal components
- Allows actuator to be mounted in places where most actuators would overheat
- Electronic, proportional pressure valve ensures that braking is smooth and effective
- Built-in bleeder screw lets you easily flush air out of the brake lines
- Durable extruded aluminum provides corrosion resistance
- Compatible with any standard, 5-amp-hour-battery breakaway kit (sold separately)
- DOT compliant
- Unit installs on trailer frame and connects to trailer's wiring and hydraulic brake lines (sold separately)
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: single-, tandem-, or triple-axle trailers (8,000 lbs or larger) with drum brakes
- Maximum output pressure: 1,200 psi
- Power: 12V DC
- Hydraulic port size: 3/16"
- Dimensions: 11-3/4" long x 3" wide x 7-3/8" tall
- Wire configuration:
- Black: 12-volt power
- Blue: brake controller
- Yellow: breakaway
- White: ground
- 2-Year limited warranty
Note: Do not power wash the Hydrastar actuator or take it through a commercial car wash. High-pressure water may damage the seals on the actuator.
The Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic trailer brake actuator applies pressure to your trailer's hydraulic brake system in response to the electrical signals sent from your in-cab brake controller. As a result, your trailer's hydraulic brakes will be activated every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle or press the manual override on your controller. This setup is ideal for boat trailers because you will get responsive hydraulic braking, which you control conveniently from inside your vehicle with your electric brake controller.
Hydrastar Electric-Over-Hydraulic Actuator vs. Standard Surge Brake Actuators
With the Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic actuator, you can get all the benefits of towing with an electric brake controller while using hydraulic brakes. Because this actuator will activate according to the settings you have chosen for your brake controller (sold separately), you will have more control over when and how your trailer brakes engage. Depending on the features of your brake controller, you may be able to control both the rate and intensity with which your trailer's brakes activate. You can also use the manual override on your brake controller, which allows you to engage the trailer brakes without having to apply the brakes in your vehicle. And perhaps most impressive, if you have a proportional brake controller, your brakes will be activated with an intensity that matches the braking speed and power of your rig.
This pump-and-motor-based system increases response time compared with traditional actuators because the trailer brakes are triggered when you apply the brakes in the tow vehicle, as opposed to when the trailer pushes against the hitch ball. This not only gives you faster, more efficient braking, but it also eliminates the pushing sensation that occurs in setups that use standard surge brake actuators.
Hydrastar actuators are also beneficial because, unlike standard surge couplers, they allow you to activate your brakes when reversing down an incline, such as a boat ramp. Having the ability to brake in reverse gives you more control and prevents wear on your tow vehicle.
Hydrastar Installation
This Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator will give you years of trailer-stopping performance. The actuator mounts on your trailer's frame with the included hardware. Then it splices into the trailer's wiring and connects to your hydraulic brake lines from the 3/16" female port. Lines and fittings are sold separately.
Durable Construction
Just like other Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic actuator models, this system is built of extruded anodized aluminum for excellent corrosion resistance. In addition, the weathertight seals protect internal components from the elements.
This actuator also has a vented end plate that releases pressure, moisture, and heat to help prevent any internal damage. Unlike models that are unable to release heat and pressure, this vented actuator can be safely mounted inside of a compartment on your trailer. As a result, this actuator is great for gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailers where finding space on the tongue can be nearly impossible.
Brake Controller Compatibility
Not all electric trailer brake controllers will work with this electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator. See the following table to determine compatibility with common models of brake controllers. For best performance, it is recommended that you use an aftermarket electric brake controller rather than an OEM factory-installed controller.
| Manufacturer | Vehicle Years/Controller Models | Compatible | Compatible if Used with HBA-CAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | Ford | 2005-2006 | Yes | |
| 2007-2008 | No | Yes | ||
| 2009-2015 | Yes | |||
| Dodge | 2010-2015 | Yes | ||
| GMC/Chevy | 2007-2015 | No | Yes | |
| Brake Controllers | Draw-Tite | Activator (5100) | Yes | |
| Activator II (5500 or 5510) | Yes | |||
| Activator III (5520) | Yes | |||
| Activator IV (5504) | Yes | |||
| Hayes | Energize III (81741B) | Yes | ||
| Energize III+ (HA81742B) | Yes | |||
| Energize XPC (HA81745) | Yes | |||
| Engage (HA81760) | Yes | |||
| G2 Brake Boss (81792BB) | Yes | |||
| Syncronizer (HA81725) | Yes | |||
| Endeavor (81770) | Yes | |||
| Genesis (HA81790) | Yes | |||
| Blackbird (HA81726) | Yes | |||
| Hopkins | Impulse Digital (47325) | Yes | ||
| Insight (HM47297) | Yes | |||
| Brake Force (47225) | No | |||
| Reliance (47284) | No | |||
| Agility (47294 or 47295) | No | |||
| Maxbrake | Brake Controller | Yes | ||
| Redline | Redline TA900 | Yes | ||
| RedlineTA900A | No | |||
| RedlineTA1000 | No | |||
| RedlineTA1100 | No | |||
| RedlineTA1200 | No | |||
| Tekonsha | Prodigy (90185) | Yes | ||
| Prodigy P2 (90885) | Yes | |||
| Prodigy P3 (90195) | Yes | |||
| Primus IQ (TK90160) | No | |||
| PowerTrac (39523) | Yes | |||
| Voyager (39510 or 9030) | Yes | |||
| Valley | VA32812 Blackbird | Yes | ||
| VA32811 Phantom | Yes |
HBA-12 Cargo Towing Solutions (formerly Carlisle) Hydra Star Electric-Over-Hydraulic (EOH) Brake Actuator - Disc Brakes - 1,200 psi
Replaces Hydrastar HSV381-7066
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Customer Reviews
Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes - 1,200 psi - HBA-12
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (31 Customer Reviews)
Anodized aluminum electric-hydraulic actuator lets you use your brake controller (sold separately) to activate your trailer's hydraulic drum brakes. Vented end plate releases heat. Includes hardware. Hydraulic lines and breakaway sold separately.by: Mike05/17/2023
the unit itself is easy to install and is working great,I bought it last March/April and unpackaged it and installed on during off season in Dec. and noticed the fill cap broken during shipping to Canada, etrailer said they would not replace the $XX.00 cap because too much time has passsed,so un package ASAP.
Otherwise there prices are great.
by: Dan 10/11/2023
Cap was broke when I opened the box
by: Keith10/30/2023
The product was great. Very satisfied.
by: Brian 09/27/2022
Loved going from Surge brakes to Electric, made a HUGE difference! Make sure to follow the directions, the color coding is not US standard when it comes to green, yellow, brown. BUt works great and easy to bleed.
by: Scott K05/11/2020
I am super happy with my replacement of the electric brakes on my camping trailer with this Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator and Hydraulic Brakes. It works SO much better than electric brakes ever did. I feel much safer towing the trailer now.
Scott K.
5/12/2021
Super!
by: Wayne 08/25/2022
Adapters to fit brake lines are hard to find … they should include the fittings
by: Bob 12/13/2022
awesome service, parts were on time, hassle free!! Thank You Bunches!!!
by: Andrey09/16/2020
I need to know how I can connect this 4 color wires on hydrastar actuator to my kaufman trailer??
Heather A.
10/9/2020
Thank you for your review. The Hydrastar Actuator will wire to the breakaway kit of the Kaufman trailer and the electric brake controller in the tow vehicle. I have attached an electrical diagram for a visual of how the wires attach. You should already have a brake controller for the electric brakes but if you have an OEM brake controller it will need to be replaced. I recommend the Prodigy P3 90195 which is one of our most popular brake controller options. If you need a breakaway kit, I recommend Hopkins engager break away kit part 20099 because of its convenient push to test button and built in charger.
by: Randy 01/26/2023
Very knowledgeable about the product, quick delivery and product looks good is described.
by: Francis 01/24/2023
Great price and service
by: George04/03/2018
Works great this is the best brand I have had I know have 2 of these.
George H.
4/3/2019
Still working great
by: Kenneth 11/20/2020
Pump arrived ahead of schedule already on trailer and working great
by: Lori w10/20/2016
Came quick. Just what I ordered
Lori W.
10/21/2017
Hi one year later and the Hydrostar actuator I purchased is working great!
by: Alexis01/08/2018
This motor is phenomenal. I've put over 30k miles in all sorts of weather and climates and the motor has performed flawlessly
by: Randy09/01/2020
Awesome product, the shipping was incredibly fast for shipping to Canada. Amy was a huge help as I was having issues with payment, and she figured it out instantly. Definitely will buy from them again.
by: David 06/17/2021
Best price I found on this unit. Very happy with the purchase and delivery. Unit worked perfectly when it was installed
by: David06/23/2018
Excellent customer service. Fast shippi ng.
by: Leslie 01/07/2023
by: Mike12/05/2017
just the right part at a great price. customer service was very helpful and informative.
by: Steve 08/19/2022
by: Brian12/01/2017
arrived very quickly exactly what i ord ered
by: Valentin01/14/2022
by: Thomas 05/17/2023
by: Mark 11/29/2021
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