Recommended Surge Brake Actuator For Demco DT6000 Trailer With Drum Brakes
Published 07/14/2021
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Question:
Hello- I have an older Demco DT6000 trailer. I need a surge brake assembly for it. Can you recommend something that would work? Drum brakes. I dont mind modifying if needed. Would the tension bar at the bottom of my current setup go? Seems too much force is required to activate. Thanks!
asked by: Evan
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help!
As long as the A-Frame on your trailer is the standard 50-degree angle then the best option to replace your current surge brake actuator would be the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w Drop - Drum - Primed - A-Frame - 2" Bulldog Coupler - 7,000 lb # DM8509612.
This actuator will weld right on to your A-frame, has a 7000lb trailer weight rating, uses a standard 2" hitch ball, and is designed specifically for drum brakes like your Demco DT6000 trailer has.
Now this kit does not include a lock out kit so you will need the Manual Reverse Lockout Kit for Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuators # DM5939. This will allow you to back up the trailer without the brakes engaging.
You will not need to reuse any parts of your current actuator.
I included a video of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w Drop - Drum - Primed - A-Frame - 2" Bulldog Coupler - 8,000 lb
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Farm Trailer
- Boat Trailer
- Construction Trailer
- Travel Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Weld-On
- 8000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- A-Frame Tongue
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Demco
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