Electric Over Hydraulic Disc Brake Actuator for Camping Trailer and Chevy Factory Brake Controller
Updated 05/01/2019 | Published 04/30/2019
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Question:
I am looking to upgrade my travel trailer brakes from electric to hydraulic. Will this item work with factory brake controllers on my 2014 Chevy Silverado?
asked by: Javier T
Expert Reply:
The Tuson ActuLink Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi # 335ACT-1600 is not compatible with the Factory GM brake controller in your 2014 Chevy Silverado. My recommendation for you is to instead use an aftermarket brake controller like the Curt Echo # C51180 which will take priority over your factory controller and will work well.
Another option is to use the HydraStar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi # HS381-8067 which is rated very well and then use the adapter # HBA-CAM. This will make it compatible with your factory brake controller.
I then recommend the HydraStar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 25' # HS496-252. These come in different sizes like the 15 foot # 15TA-BLKIT, 18 foot # 18TA-BLKIT, and the 20 foot # 20TA-BLKIT.
If you have a triple axle trailer use # HS496-253. I've also linked an article to help with the overview of the conversion.
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