How to Use Integrated Brake Controller of 2008 Chevy Silverado with a Hydrastar Actuator

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Chevrolet 2008 model Duramax/Allison with integrated trailer brake controller. Is this part number HBA 16 necessary? What is the compatibility of the 2008 model Silverado 2500 with integrated brake controller with the Electric-Hydraulic Brakes system?

asked by: David W

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For your 2008 Chevy Silverado with the integrated GM brake controller you will need to use the adapter part # HBA-CAM in order to use the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes # HBA16.

Not all integrated brake controllers are compatible with EOH actuators so that is why the adapter is needed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Answer 12

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