Can Disc Brake Actuator be Used with Trailer Drum Brakes

Updated 07/08/2019 | Published 07/07/2019

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Demco Actuator Replacement Master Cylinder for Drum Brakes

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Question:

Hi. Will a actuator for disk brakes work for drum brakes. What is the difference. THANKS

asked by: Larry

Helpful Expert Reply:

For a disc brake actuator like the Demco # 8608611 to work with drum brakes you need to replace the master cylinder otherwise the pressure will blowout the wheel cylinders on your drum brake assemblies. If you were to have this specific actuator then you can use the Demco Actuator Replacement Master Cylinder for Drum Brakes # 5650 to make it compatible with drum brakes.

If you have a different actuator let me know what it is. If we carry that brand then we likely have the master cylinder replacement.

expert reply by: Jon G