Can 1600 PSI Pressure from Actuator be Used with Drum Brake Assemblies

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can I use a 1600 PSI pump on 15K drum brakes?

asked by: Ernie A

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Brake actuators designed for drum brakes typically produce around 1,000 psi pressure at most, while disc brake actuators will produce closer to the 1,600-psi pressure that you mentioned in your question. I do not recommend using a disc brake actuator for drum brakes, as the higher pressure could blow out the wheel cylinders of a drum brake assembly.

If you already have an actuator, you may be able to install a pressure reducer valve to drop the pressure down to what is needed for the drum brakes. Otherwise, you can install a new master cylinder for drum brakes into the actuator. For example, if you happen to have a Titan Model 60 Actuator for drum brakes, you can replace its master cylinder with # T4395100.

If you have something different, please let me know and I will be happy to help you further.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The DICO 189 you referenced is the older version of the Titan 60. You will want to replace the master cylinder with the Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly for Titan Model 60 and Aero 7500 Brake Actuators - Drum #T4395100. I've attached a video…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Hey Shaun, thanks for reaching out! The Dico Replacement Master Cylinder for Model 60 Actuator 23361 was replaced by the Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly #T4395100 so you'll want this instead of the Demco #DM24ZR you were looking at.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

You are correct that the Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly for Titan Model 60 and Aero 7500 Brake Actuators - Drum #T4395100 you were looking at is the replacement master cylinder for your older 23361. I included a video of the Titan #T4395100 for…

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Answer 10

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