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Surge actuator has a rustproof aluminum master cylinder and durable zinc plating. eZ-Latch coupler mechanism makes hookup a snap. Electric lockout activates automatically to keep brakes from actuating when in reverse.
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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 hydraulic actuator is triggered as your trailer moves forward, once your tow vehicle starts to slow down. When this happens, the actuator contracts, applying force to its master cylinder. This in turn supplies the necessary hydraulic pressure to engage your trailer's brakes.
Electric Reverse Lockout
The electric reverse lockout on this trailer brake actuator is automatically activated when you shift your tow vehicle into reverse. The solenoid wires into your trailer connector - which connects to your tow vehicle - so that it can detect when you are in reverse. When your vehicle is in reverse, the solenoid ensures that the hydraulic actuator does not activate your trailer's brakes, thus allowing you to back up your rig. To use the lockout feature, you must have a 5-pole flat, 6-way round, or 7-pole trailer connector.
The coupler portion of this trailer brake actuator features a simple-to-use latching mechanism known as the eZ-Latch. With this mechanism, hooking up is as easy as dropping the coupler over your trailer hitch ball. The latch does not need to be tugged or manually activated to allow the ball into the coupler socket, nor does it have to be secured in place. Just make sure that the coupler is properly lined up with the ball when you lower it, and the rest is automatic.
Sturdy, Corrosion-Resistant Construction
Made of sturdy steel, this hydraulic trailer brake actuator features a durable zinc coating that is designed to limit rust and corrosion. This zinc coat has a 200-hour salt spray rating. Even the master cylinder is made of rustproof aluminum to further ensure durability.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (38 Customer Reviews)
Surge actuator has a rustproof aluminum master cylinder and durable zinc plating. eZ-Latch coupler mechanism makes hookup a snap. Electric lockout activates automatically to keep brakes from actuating when in reverse.It installed easily, fixed my problem, and works well. However, it's nearly inconceivable that it doesn't have a mechanical lockout built in. Since I prefer to maneuver my boat at home with the tractor, I will be fabricating a mechanical lockout - probably by pinning the large hole near the back of the movable portion and fabricating a steel spacer to wedge in the gap to the stationary housing. It will need to wedge in pretty tight since the total tongue movement is only about about 3/8".
I didn't give all five stars because Demco has changed the design of the master cylinder, again! My first hitch from 2009 had a cast iron (I think) master cylinder casting which was very strong. Then they went to cast aluminum when the original was replaced in 2018. When I lost brake fluid during two different trips to the lake because of broken brake lines, it resulted in not handling the pounding when the hitch retracted on braking and the master cylinder cracked. The first two hitch attachments of the master cylinder to the underside of the hitch was via "blind" hole drillings and threaded so that it wasn't exposed to the brake fluid reservoir. This most recent design now has attachment holes drilled all the way through (probably to decrease production costs) and a rubber seal that mates up to the underside of the hitch. The bolts were coated with a sealant but I had to remove two of them to facilitate using my pressure bleeder thus causing the brake fluid to weep out until having to reseal them with silicone seal. I wish they had kept the blind hole drillings and cast iron instead of counting on thread sealant and a rubber gasket...!!!
I actually ordered the wrong actuator and when I made the dreaded phone call the service I received was astounding the correct one was sent asap and a return label emailed as we spoke great company thank you for making my screw up so painless
Shipped it promptly. Good quality part. Good price. Totally happy
Prior to ordering, I was concerned about the length of the brake. Length end to end was provided, but I would have liked mounting area length (8 1/4"), and length behind the mounting (~11 1/4"). Communication was great and they kept me informed.
Arrived fast and fit perfectly. My go to parts store.
Item arrived ahead of schedule and in flawless condition. Thank you for your excellent customer service. I will definitely be a returning customer when the need arises. 5 stars in all aspects of this purchase from placing order to delivery. Thanks again etrailer team!
The actuator itself has been operating flawlessly but as previously documented via emails, the backup solenoid failed on the first usage (i.e., wouldn't release the brake fluid pressure when energized). I had to swap out my old solenoid and reuse it so that the actuator was fully functional. It seems that cheaper solenoids are prone to failure and are being installed on new actuators. I disassembled the failed solenoid, connected the solenoid to a 12.5 VDC power source, and found that the electromagnet wasn't strong enough to lift the valve plunger upon energizing when pressurized by brake fluid. I would suggest that the purchasing department return back to the older style, more reliable solenoids. That is why I only gave three stars on this review.
Experience with Etrailer was great. They sent the part that I ordered and it was not damaged which was a plus. The actuator has been working great since then. I hope to get several years of service from this actuator without any issues.
Thank you Etrailer!
Happy Customer: Gus Rodriguez
Easy ordering online, prompt shipping and delivery. No issues at all. We will order from Etrailer again when parts are required.
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Mitchell
9/28/2020
The brake actuator works as it should. The mounting points matched up perfectly with the old original unit.
The break actuator works great and install was easy , after a year on my boat trailer no problems.
Great product but FYI, it is not a direct replacement for the comparable TITAN actuator.
Your brake line may be a few inches too short as mine was.
Super fast shipping!
Bolted right up exactly like the old one, bled the brakes, hooked up 2 wires save time & $ compared to the original one which was b/o till November. Just haven't found a place to grease it yet
Got it quicker than expected, appreciate the delivery notification!!
Although I had to drill some new holes for mounting I think that this a very good replacement for my old part.
Perfect replacement.
Very fast shipping. Good price and sales help! Thanks
John R.
9/30/2022
Great !!
Fast delivery. Great support.
Was going to re-build old one and it was cheaper to purchase complete new one!
Exactly what I needed
Works great. Easy to install
Great product , Exactly what was expected and got here quickly !
Will reorder from this company !! Need products quickly so we can run our business and keep customers happy!
Ordered for a friend .
Totally satisfied .
Quick shipping .
Correct item as advertised. Very fast d elivery.
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John
4/24/2023
I really like this hitch. Even when there is a lot of pressure on the hitch, I have no problem getting it off the ball. With the old hitch it would typically be a struggle to get disconnected.