What Is Needed To Upgrade Brakes On Trailer With Tandem 7000 Lb Axles And Brakes On One Axle

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I need to upgrade this 1995 Carson trailer I just bought. It has two #7000 axles with only brakes on one axle. The #20000 Titan Brake Actuator which doesnt look like it has worked in years. I thought to just add two more brake drum sets and replace the master cylinder. Price please on those parts to ad more brakes. Actuator is a weld on and maybe would be better to just replace it it looks just like your Code: T1521000. I also am wondering if it would be a better set up with disc brakes. Is this a much better way to go? I can give you more specs on the spindle size and will be doing all the work myself. Can you please shoot me a quote on new Actuator and disc brake up grade for both axles. Thank you

asked by: Mark C

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Disc brakes stop harder than drum brakes and require less maintenance. You will need to make sure the brakes all match if you are adding to the second axle.

Also you will need to make sure you have the correct actuator. If you have drum brakes on your trailer, you will need to replace the brakes and actuator to those designed for disc brakes.

I have attached a link to our product page for brakes that can be used for 7,000 lb axles. They are all 12 inch x 2 inch brakes. You can use the filters to decide what kind of brakes you want.

I also attached a link to our product page for the brake actuators we offer.

The prices for all of our items are shown on the product page.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

For a weld on option, Titan Weld on Brake Actuator part #T1607500 is a good option. The Titan Brake Actuator welds onto a 3" wide trailer tongue and takes a 2-5/16" ball. This actuator does not have a reverse lock out option. WIthout a…

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Answer 2

The DICO Model 10 that you have is essentially the exact same thing as the Titan Brake Actuator #T1607500 that you referenced. This would be an exact replacement.

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Answer 3

Hi Eric, Yes, the Dexter Brake Actuator #T1607500 does come with the master cylinder, damper shocks, damper pin, etc. included. It's a model 10 actuator so I've attached the part list below.

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Answer 4

You could weld an actuator like the Dexter Drum Brake Actuator part #T1607500 to the top of your trailer tongue but there isn't one that fits around a 4 inch wide tongue. If your brakes are disc instead you'd want the part #T4749600.

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Answer 5

Unfortunately you will have to remove everything in order to properly complete the weld install of the Titan Brake Actuator, Item #T1607500. Please contact me if you have any other questions.

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Answer 6

Actuating couplers do not come with a minimum weight capacity, however, there could be some potential issues if you are towing a trailer with a weight well below the capacity of the coupler you are using. For example, I had a situation where a boat…

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Answer 7

The top width of the Titan Brake Actuator - Painted - Disc - 2-5/16" Ball - Weld On - 12,500 lbs #T4749600 you were looking at measures right at 4" as shown in the included diagram. This will be the exact same dimension as the #T1607500,…

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Answer 8

Yes, you will be able to remove the master cylinder from the Titan Brake Actuator - Painted - Drum - 2-5/16" Ball - Weld On - 12,500 lbs, part #T1607500. This is a direct replacement, so you will not need a reducer. The master cylinder you need…

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Answer 9

Almost all trailer brake actuators are designed for 3 inch wide trailer frames, the only option would be to weld a coupler on top of your 3-1/2 inch frame. The issue with this for you is that the options for those only accept a 2-5/16 inch hitch…

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Answer 10

Atwood Mobile Products was sold several years ago and parts for their braking systems are no longer available, but I do have a solution for you. Your 2006 Dorsey Trailer (23' Chaparral Model) has a GVWR of 7100 pounds. You can replace the surge…

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Answer 11

Thanks for the photos of your trailer's actuator! They were very helpful in answering your questions. Based on the photos, it appears that you have a Titan Model 10 Actuator #T1607500. For a Model 10 actuator, the #DX66FR that you referenced is…

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Answer 12

I googled the grease seal number you mentioned and I did find some options online but when I looked up the size it wasn't one that we carry a suitable replacement for. For a coupler solution though you could use the Dexter part #T1607500 which…

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