Can HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes be Used For Extended Time

Updated 09/28/2021 | Published 09/27/2021

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Question:

How long can actuator hold full pressure ?? Say your on a sloped boat ramp winching up your boat / you want trailer axles locked for 5-10 minutes / with only rear axle locked on truck can you end up in the lake

asked by: Robert D

Helpful Expert Reply:

That's an interesting question, and while there is not an exact, specific amount of time the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes # HBA16 can be used, you shouldn't use it for an extended period of length, such as the 10 minutes you referenced.

It's only meant to be used to supplement your braking as you are driving, so using it in the manner of a parking brake, so to speak, is not something that should be done. While you won't end up in the lake, the # HBA16 will overheat and damage the unit so that's not something you want to do by any means.

I have added cut outs from the linked installation instructions which talk about this, and also added a link below to a video review for you to check out of the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes # HBA16.

Additionally, another thing you can do is add wheel chocks to put behind your truck tires if you'd like, the Buyers Products 5" Wheel Chock # 337WC1467A.