Dexter Brake Actuator - DX59FR

For years, this UFP-style surge brake actuator has been the gold standard for boat trailers. Its bolt-on, low-profile design looks sleek on your trailer. Fill cap sold separately. Made in the USA.

Features:

• Activates your trailer's drum brakes when your tow vehicle slows or stops - no brake controller needed
• Lets you back up without locking up your trailer brakes
  • Included pin lets you manually lock out the brakes if you tow with a truck that only has a 4-way
• Creates a sleek look with its low-profile design
  • Coupler latch sits flush with the actuator's body
• Provides you with a reliable, secure connection
  • Latch mechanism only engages when the hitch ball is fully seated
  • Safety pin keeps the socket closed around the ball, even if the latch pops up
• Resists rust and corrosion
  • Zinc plating is great for boat trailers
  • Aluminum master cylinder is rustproof, unlike cast steel ones
  • Fill cap (T097-022-00 - sold separately) prevents fluid contamination
• Includes breakaway cable with S-hook
• Bolts onto your trailer tongue
  • Hardware not included
• Certified by the SAE for safe, reliable operation
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Application: trailers with hydraulic drum brakes
• Designed to bolt on top of a 3" wide tongue
  • Distance between mounting holes: 3"
  • Mounting holes positioned 3/4" down
• Ball size: 2"
• Gross towing weight: 7,500 lbs
• Dimensions: 14-1/2" long x 5-1/5" tall
• 2-Year limited warranty

Tech Tip: If you really just need to replace the inner member of your old actuator and you're confident that you can salvage the outer casing, you can purchase DX97FR instead.

UFP by Dexter: New Name, Same Great Actuator

If you're replacing your old actuator, you're probably looking at this one and thinking, yeah, that looks like mine alright, but doesn't UFP make these? The short answer is that Dexter bought out Unique Functional Parts (UFP) in 2013, changed the name, but kept the awesome design. Rest assured, this is the real deal and not some kind of knockoff.

Simple, Secure Connection

Trigger latches on traditional couplers can be kind of a pain to work with sometimes.

For starters, you have to hold the latch up as you lower the coupler onto the hitch ball. Not to mention that the latch can stick out like a sore thumb, so it may get bent or broken by your tailgate or your bumper as you go to hitch up. That's more than just an inconvenience; when your coupler is out of commission, your trailer's not going anywhere with you.

The coupler on this UFP-style actuator negates all of that. Just slide the button on top with your thumb while you lift up the latch handle. Then, place the coupler over the center of your hitch ball and lower your trailer with your tongue jack.

When you can close the latch without forcing it, you'll hear a click. This sound tells you that the ball is seated firmly inside. Then, just re-insert the tethered safety pin, hook up your safety chains and your breakaway cable, and you'll be ready to tow.

Manual Reverse Lockout is Great for Simpler Rigs

If you often tow with multiple vehicles, lend your trailer to folks in need of it, or its just you and your truck with a 4-way connector, this simple Dexter surge brake actuator with a manual lockout will give you the versatility you need.

Activating the manual lockout is easy! Just put the lockout pin in place as shown above. This will prevent the actuator from getting pushed in, which in turn keeps your brakes from activating while you're in reverse. Just don't forget to remove the pin when you're ready to pull forward again.

Quick Tip: To greatly reduce your chances of losing this pin, you might want to include it with your boat keys, tackle box, or something else you can't live without for a day on the water. Or, if you're towing with a different vehicle than you normally do, add "put manual lockout pin in glovebox" to your pre-trip checklist.

How Does a Surge Brake Actuator Work?

When you slow to a stop as you're towing, momentum pushes your trailer toward the rear of your vehicle. When this happens, the surge brake actuator compresses the master cylinder inside, which forces it to push hydraulic fluid out to your brake lines, ultimately engaging your trailer brakes. When you start moving again, the actuator will telescope back out, stopping the flow of fluid back to the brakes and allowing your trailer's wheels to start rolling again.

099-060-06 Dexter DX7.5L Brake Actuator - Drum - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7,500 lbs

Replaces UFP Model A-60 Marine Surge Brake Actuator