Can Dexter Breakaway Kit for Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators be Used with Regular Electric Brakes
Updated 04/14/2015 | Published 04/12/2015
Question:
Hi, I think I messed up! Im retrofitting electric brakes and hubs onto a 17foot Big Tex 70SP tandem flatbed trailer that has only idler axles. Thanks for the excellent DIY help videos - I decided to get all I needed from you guys! The manufacturer advised the axles are from Dexter so I purchased as many of their products as I could, including this breakaway unit that I just noticed is for electric over hydraulic systems. Do I need to return this one and get another one??
asked by: Alex S
Helpful Expert Reply:
Not to worry because you can use breakaway kit # 34-285 with regular electric brakes too. I called Dexter and they confirmed this. So you are good to go you would just omit the electric over hydraulic actuator part of the diagram for installation.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger and 9 Ah Battery - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-Axle
- Tandem-Axle
- Tester Not Included
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Battery Included
- 9 Ah
- 46 Inch Long
- Dexter
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit with Charger and 9 Ah Battery - Top Load
- Article: Breakaway Kit Installation for Single and Dual Brake Axle Trailers
- Article: Parts Needed to Add Electric Drum Brakes to a Trailer
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Parts Needed To Add Electric Drum Brakes To 1994 Jayco Pop-Up
- Q&A: Can 10 x 2-1/4 Drum and Brakes Replace 10 x 2-1/2 Drum on Trailer
- Q&A: Alternative 7-Way Connector for the Kia R0F67 AC600 on a 2025 Kia Carnival
- Q&A: Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator To Replace A Titan Model 10 Surge Actuator
- Q&A: Replacement Hub Components for Hub 9606020
- Article: Electric Trailer Brakes: How They Work & What to Buy
- Q&A: How to Determine Which Dexter Electric Brakes Fit Jayco Pop-Up Camper
- Q&A: Parts Needed to Convert a 4-Way to a 7-Way and Install Brake Controller in a 2002 Ford Escape
- Article: Trailer Drum Brakes vs. Disc Brakes: Making the Decision
- Article: How to Measure Your Trailer Wheel Bolt Pattern
- Article: Trailer Lighting Requirements