Why Won't Hydrastar Actuator HBA16 Activate Trailer Brakes with Draw Tite 5500 Activator II

Published 10/13/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi

(230)

$866.24

Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

(2763)

$159.00

Question:

When I depress the brake pedal or manually activate the controller, the Hydrastar makes noise but the pump doesnt operate. No hydraulic pressure to brakes or out of actuator.

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

The issue is the brake controller you have. You said you have a Draw Tite # 5500 which is not compatible with electric over hydraulic actuators.

You will need to upgrade to a compatible controller.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

expert reply by: Jameson C