Trailer Brake Reverse Lockout Options Using 7" Hydraulic Trailer Brakes
Question:
Do I need a lockout hydraulic actuator with 7” hydraulic breaks
asked by: Scott
Expert Reply:
A reverse lockout will prevent the trailer brakes from activating when you reverse your trailer that has a surge brake style coupler. Certain surge couplers will allow you to use an electric Solenoid Valve like the # T4748800 that prevents hydraulic fluid from going to the brakes when you place your vehicle in reverse(Must have functioning 5-way or 7-way trailer connector). Other surge couplers will use a manual lockout like the Demco # DM5939 or Dexter # DX94FR.
If you can let me know the manufacturer and model number of your surge coupler, I can confirm what lockout will work for that coupler as there are several options available.
Since I do not see that anyone produces any 7" hydraulic drum brake that has the free-backing brake feature a lockout is the only way to prevent the brakes from activating when you reverse your trailer with a surge brake coupler.
Products Referenced in This Question
Manual Reverse Lockout Kit for Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuators
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Reverse Lockout
- Demco
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Replacement Consumer Lockout Key for Dexter Axle Brake Actuators - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Lockout Key
- Dexter
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Replacement Solenoid Valve for Dexter Brake Actuators with Reverse Lockouts
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Solenoid
- Valve
- Dexter
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Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brakes - Uni-Servo - 7" - Left/Right - 2.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 7 x 1-3/4 Inch Drum
- 2500 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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