How To Use Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator With Factory GM Brake Controller

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Service bulletin #010 Need part #K58-036-00. Can not find one.

asked by: Ray W

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The adapters which allow you to use factory brake controllers with electric over hydraulic brake actuators are not brand or make/model specific. Therefore you can use the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module part # HBA-CAM with the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator like part # K71-651 to work with a factory GM brake controller.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Yes, a module like the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module #HBA-CAM is going to be needed on a 2024 Chevrolet with factory brake controller. I have seen issues already reported of the factory brake not working on an electric…

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Answer 2

If you have a Hydrastar brand actuator on your trailer you could use the part #HBA-CAM and this would take care of your problem. But this only fits the Hydrastar actuators. If it's a Dexter BrakeRite you could use the part #T4845900. If you have…

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Answer 3

The truth of the matter is that there simply isn't an electric over hydraulic brake actuator that is going to work well with the factory brake controller in your 2013 Chevy Silverado because those controllers were designed for electric brakes…

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Answer 4

It is likely that the red wire on your old lights is the turn signal/brake light wire, and the black wire is the running light wire. That would make the white wire the ground. You can verify this by testing the wires using a circuit tester such as…

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There are actually two ways that 7-way wiring colors are commonly seen. One uses a red wire and the other a purple. The circuits they represent do vary though. So check out the updated diagram I attached to this page and most likely you need to wire…

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William yes, I can confirm that the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C88RV is what you'd need for your 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. If you're needing help with anything else, feel free to drop a comment before you go!

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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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I'm happy to assist. The 7-way plug on your trailer will have the correct pin locations even if the colors don't match. It is not uncommon for different color wires to be used. I've attached a photo with the wiring location and function…

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Answer 9

Does your trailer have solar panels? We've heard of this issue and and it appears there is a tech bulletin out about how the solar panel kits on trailers make the truck have this issue and disconnecting helps. The tech bulletin is 23-NA-113 and…

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Answer 10

Yes, you can use the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module #HBA-CAM with the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Disc Brake Actuator #K71-651. In my experience I find the Hydrastar HBA-CAM is the most reliable module with the…

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Answer 11

This is a common question we get on lights like the LED Trailer Tail Light with License Bracket part #328-003-81LBM1. The original colors you have are the traditional trailer wiring code so brown=taillights, red=turn/brake and white is ground. On…

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Answer 12

It is possible that we can offer you an adapter which will allow the factory brake controller on your 2018 Chevy 2500 to work with electric-over-hydraulic brakes. This is a known issue for the 2018 chevy trucks. We will need to know specifically what…

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