What PSI Hydrastar Actuator is Needed for Boat Trailer Disc Brakes

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I currently have a double axle boat trailer with surge disk brakes. I would like to convert to electric over hydraulic so I have brakes when backing down the ramp. How do I determine what psi actuator to get? I see Hydra star makes multiple pressures for disc brakes on their website.

asked by: Chris R

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For disc brakes you would want 1,600 psi like what the Hydrastar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes # HS481-8067 provides. This is exact PSI that the current surge brakes of your trailer require.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The Atwood coupler you have has been discontinued for quite some time now which means there are no replacement parts available for it. Now would be the time to replace the coupler with something like the Titan part #DM72VR which we have found works…

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The best actuator replacement we have for your Atwood 61101 would be the Titan part #T63FR which fits a 2 inch ball and has a manual lockout like you need. It won't match the bolt pattern exactly but there's nothing out there that would match…

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The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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I attached a chart that has the lug nut torque specs for trailer wheels. You will notice that there is more information required to give you the spec for your application. The stud size is needed to know what the recommended torque is. The most…

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The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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