Is 2016 Chevy Integrated Brake Controller Compatible in Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators

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I have a 2016 Chevy dually pickup. Will the factory brake controler work if I go to an electric over hydraulic system on my trailer? Thanks,

asked by: Kerry H

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In 2016 the Chevy integrated brake controllers are compatible with electric over hydraulic actuators so you'd be good.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Rod S.

7/8/2024

Hi Jameson. I have a 2016 Chevy 2500hd with the integrated factory dash brake control. Will this factory controller with my my Brake Rite EOH brakes on my boat trailer? Thanks

Jameson C.

7/8/2024

@RodS Yes it should.

Answer 1

Hey Robert, this sounds like an issue we see somewhat often with the OEM brake controller of your truck. OEM brake controllers even when using the adapters just don't love to be used with electric over hydraulic actuators consistently. Is there…

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Answer 2

Like you said, many factory integrated brake controllers will not work well with electric over hydraulic trailer braking systems. Some of the newer versions of these controllers now have an electric over hydraulic mode. Check to see if any of your…

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Answer 3

Hey Greg, the DeeMaxx Hydraulic Brake Line #DE54JR that you referenced is the correct thread size for the master cylinder of the Demco Surge Brake Actuator w Drop and Electric Lockout #DM8104311. This would work and is 24 inches long so hopefully…

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Hey Marty, If the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi #K71-651 has power and and you can hear it pushing fluid when the brake controller is activated then you have a leak or the brake pads are so worn…

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For the absolutely best performance and reliability you can't beat the HydraStar electric over hydraulic actuators. We have found that they are the most reliable, react the fastest and just in general work the best. For just the actuator you…

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Answer 6

The male thread of the Replacement Adapter Fitting #T4871700 being longer would not be an issue when installing it in the back of the Dexter actuator part #K71-650. Pressure from the male side flare fitting to the actuator is what seals it so the…

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Answer 7

To convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a compatible brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator that works with disc brakes, I recommend the Dexter DX…

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The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 10

Hey Mike. The Deutsche Hydrapro Alpha G-1600 item #DH94FR and the DeeMaxx Alpha G1600 item #DE47SR have different fittings on them. The DeeMaxx actuator item #DE47SR has a brass fitting/valve that connects to the main brake line, whereas the Hydrapro…

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