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• Difference Between Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuators For Disc Brakes
  That's a really good question, and there is a difference between the 7,500 lb Dexter DX7.5L A-60 actuators for disc brakes; the differences are both in what they fit, as well as their length. - 14" Long & Top-Mounted For 3" Wide Trailer Tongue: Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX89FR - 19" Long & Bolts To 3" x 4" Trailer Tongue: Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX29FR - 19" Long & Bolts To 3" x 5" Trailer Tongue: Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX56FR Apart from that, these...
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• Option For Replacing Swing-Away Actuator On A 2005 Mastercraft Boat Trailer
  We do have a potential solution for you. Unfortunately, the swing away actuators like the one on your 2005 Mastercraft trailer have been discontinued, so I am afraid there is no direct replacement, or anything that will fit inside the current swing away. At this point we would have to recommend replacing the tongue of the trailer entirely, all the way down to the swing away. For a replacement option I recommend the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX89FR. This has...
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• Replacement For A Reliable ACT 7.5 KS Brake Actuator
  At this time we do not carry a compatible inner member for your Reliable ACT 7.5 KS actuator so I recommend replacing it with the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX89FR. This hydraulic actuator activates trailer's brakes when tow vehicle slows or stops and electric reverse lockout lets you back up without actuating trailer brakes.
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• What Is The Recommended Tongue Size For The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator DX89FR
  Hello James. The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX89FR is designed to work with a 3" wide trailer tongue.
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• Replacement for Dexter 34044 Hydraulic Disc Brake Actuating Trailer Brake Coupler
  The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 brake actuating coupler, part # DX89FR would be a direct replacement for the Dexter 34044 Disc Brake coupler you mentioned.
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• Replacing TDE 70LP On Swing Away Tongue
  Hi Jeong-Won; the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX89FR fits a 3" wide trailer tongue without a specific height requirement. To add a hinge back onto the tongue you simply have to measure the height. If you have a 3" x 4" trailer tongue you can use the SwingKing # TD53FR (galvanized) or # TD33FR (black powder coat). If you have a 3" x 5" tongue then # TD93FR (galvanized) or # TD43FR (black). If that was the old integrated design I would expect to have to buy some...
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• Replacement Brake Actuator for a 2013 Ranger Bass Boat Trailer
  Hey Mark, welcome back! If your 2013 Ranger Bass Boat Trailer has a UFP Model A-60 Marine Surge Brake Actuator similar to item # DX89FR, you can replace it with the Inner Member for Dexter DX7.5L Actuator item # DX99FR, you were looking at. The Inner Member item # DX99FR will install inside the housing that's already attached to your trailer's coupler. This actuator works with disk brakes. If you have drums you'll need item # DX97FR. If you could get me a part number off of your trailer's...
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• How Do I Hook Up the 2 Wires on My Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout?
  Hello Mike, Your old brake actuator only had one wire because it grounded through the trailer frame, which was pretty common back in the day. Your new Dexter DX7.5L actuator # DX89FR has two wires coming off the electric lockout solenoid no worries, it’s super simple to hook up. The blue wire connects to your reverse light circuit (usually the center pin on a 7-way plug), and the white wire just needs to go to a good ground on your trailer frame. That way, when you shift into reverse,...
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• Marine Grade Surge Brake Kit Recommendation for a 16' Boat Trailer
  Hey Stephen, thanks for reaching out! I believe you have a 3,500 lb axle so I'm going to base my recommendations off of that, but it would be best if you verify this on your own. You can see the axle rating either on the tag near the tongue of your trailer or on the tag in the middle of the axle itself. We have some drum brakes with a dacromet finish, but there aren't any hub/drums with a marine coating so I recommend going with some disc brakes; specifically the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit...
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• Difference Between DX99FR and DX89FR
  Hey Dan! The only difference is that sleeve you referenced on the # DX89FR. The # DX99FR is actually part of the # DX89FR and acts as a replacement inner member. Are you asking because of the difference in cost? I'm not sure what our pricing model is thinking right now but I would get the # DX89FR and pull out the inner member to save some money if that is all you need.
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• Amp Draw on Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Reverse Lockout Solenoid
  Hey Rick! The reverse lockout solenoid on the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 # DX89FR and others like it uses less than an amp. To be a little more precise, you can expect it to be approximately 0.7A - 0.8A.
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• Help With Installing Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator On Boat Trailer
  The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Actuator # DX56FR you have is designed to be mounted on the end of the trailer frame as seen in the image below. Based on how your actuator was mounted the Actuator # DX89FR would best install like your current actuator. If you choose to continue with the actuator you have you will need to slide it onto the frame as seen in the image I attached and drill for all 4 holes.
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• Recommended Replacement For A UFP Model A-70 Brake Actuator
  Hi Charles, While we don't currently offer the inner member that you're needing for the UFP A-70 we do offer a compatible replacement with the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX33FR. This is the entire actuator assembly along with the mounting sleeve. If you have an electric lockout out to back up without having to manually lockout the actuator then I recommend picking up the Solenoid Valve # T4748800 as well.
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• Replacement for TDE LP85 Surge Brake Actuator
  Hi Chris; I believe the LP85 was integrated into the tongue of the trailer. Unfortunately, that means it won't be an easy swap to replace it since other actuators won't fit inside the trailer tongue and line up with the holes from your old actuator. The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX93FR you looked at will work as a replacement as long as a 7,500 lb capacity is high enough for your trailer. This is designed for disc brakes which I believe you have since the LP85...
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• Comparing Dexter Surge Brake Actuators DX29FR And DX89FR
  Hello Jarrod, thanks for reaching out. The main difference between the Dexter # DX29FR and # DX89FR is how they attach to the trailer tongue. Each will fit a 3" wide tongue. The # DX29FR is designed to bolt onto the end of the tongue, whereas the # DX89FR is intended to sit on top of the tongue. Both use the same 3" bolt spacing, you will just want to pick whichever one installs the same as your current actuator. I have included a few pictures with examples below. I hope this helps, and...
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• Parts Needed to Add Hydraulic Disc Brakes to Pontoon Boat Trailer
  Hi Adam; the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX89FR you were looking at is a great option to pair with the # KOD87FR. This fits a 3" wide trailer tongue so you will need to make sure that is what you have. This will also require adding a 5-way to the trailer and your vehicle to use the electric lockout. On the vehicle side you can use the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Flat to 5-Way Flat # C57187. If you already have a 7-way on your vehicle then you could...
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• Can The Dexter DX7.5 A-60 Brake Actuator Replace A UFP A-75 Brake Actuator
  Hey Mirko, The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX89FR can replace the UFP A-75 actuator. The square head on the coupler would give less clearance than the rounded coupler of the A-75 but it's such an insignificant difference that you shouldn't have any issues. The # DX89FR will come with an electric lockout to allow you to back up without having to purchase any additional components.
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• Coupler Lock Recommendation For Dexter DX7 Coupler
  Hello Bob, thanks for reaching out. We have a few option for locks that will fit the Dexter DX7 coupler. For a locking pin I recommend the etrailer Surge Brake Coupler Lock # e98888. This will allow you to lock the coupler to the ball. The picture below shows it installed on a similar Dexter surge brake coupler. If you are looking for a lock for while the trailer is in storage, I recommend the Blaylock EZ Lock Trailer Coupler Lock # BLTL-33. We have confirmed that this will fit on the...
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• Switching An Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Set Up To Surge Brakes
  Hi Scott! You can do either! The brake controller option would be the way I would go though as you wouldn't have to bleed the brakes (which is a pain in the butt) and it can be used with other trailers that have electric or electric over hydraulic brakes (plus it works better than surge brakes). For that, you will only need a few things, but I wanted to ask a few things first. Are you sure it's a 6-pin plug? They aren't used very often, but will still work. I included a picture showing...
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• Options if You Need Replacement Parts For a Reliable ACT-7.5K Brake Actuator
  Thank you for the photos. From what I can find, you currently have a Reliable ACT-7.5K brake actuator. Unfortunately, we don't carry replacement parts for your Reliable brake actuator. The best option that we can provide would be to replace your current brake actuator with the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX89FR.
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• Solution Damaged Breakaway Cable of Dexter Surge Actuator
  Hey P.J., we have just what you are looking for with the Emergency Break Away Cable Repair Kit # DX64XR. This will replace all of the components that you damaged when your broke the breakaway kit of your actuator.
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• What Brake Actuator will Replace My Dexter Model LP75 Disc Brake Surge Actuator?
  Hello Chris, Yes, it would be quite difficult to find a replacement master cylinder for your Dexter model LP75. The brake actuator was actually a Tie Down Engineering part that Dexter took over as Tie Down Engineering is no longer in business but from what I can tell is no longer made, sometimes you can find somewhere with some old stock. For a replacement I would go with the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX29FR. It is rated at 7,500 pounds, electric reverse lockout lets you back...
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• Can Brake Actuator for Trailer Drum Brakes be Used with Disc Brakes
  Hey Thomas, the reason you can't use the Dexter DX7.5L with disc brakes is because drum and disc brakes require different pressure ratings. Disc can be as high as 1,600 psi whereas drum is more like 1,000. So the part # DX33FR is drum brake only but the disc brake compatible equivalent is the part # DX89FR which is the correct rating.
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• Marine Grade Brake Recommendation for a 5K Axle and 6 on 5-1/2" Bolt Pattern
  Well first of all, Doug, you get a gold star for the information you provided. Thank you! We've got some drum brakes like the kit # AKFBBRK-7-D that have a Dacromet finish, but none of the hub/drum kits for a 5K axle have that kind of a finish so only like half of your brake system will be what we would consider marine grade. What I recommend doing is going with the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit # DE28YR instead. Not only is the whole kit covered, but the Maxx coating is rated for over 1,000...
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