Troubleshooting No Brakes On A Trailer With TieDown 660 Hydraulic Actuator

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I have a boat trailer with a TieDown 660 Hydraulic Actuator. I am having the problem that everything on the trailer works but the hydraulic brakes. Will this work with that actuator as well?

asked by: Josh

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Hello Josh. The TieDown 660 Hydraulic Actuator is a surge brake actuator. The Dexter Adapter Module # DX35FR is only for electric-over-hydraulic actuators, so this is not going to solve your problem. If the brakes are not functioning, I would have to suspect a problem with the surge brake actuator or potentially a brake line. I suggest inspecting the trailer and the actuator. You will be looking for any clogged or damaged brake lines. Also check your actuator to make sure it is moving fluid through the lines as it should. If your actuator needs to be replaced, I suggest the following:

Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs # DM72VR

expert reply by: Jesse M

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For as trashed as those brake assemblies are I am impressed with how spotless that spindle is! Based on the bearing numbers you mentioned you have a #84 spindle and the hub part #AKHD-545-35-G-K is correct. Since this its galvanized it's a really…

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Is your trailer sitting as level as possible? Sounds like it could be sitting possibly nose high and combined maybe with a bit of play in the ball mount is creating the slamming you are experiencing. It's also possible your surge actuator has a…

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The best bumper mount spare tire carrier for your camper is going to be the Ultra-Fab Folding Spare Tire Carrier for Trailers and RVs - Bumper Mount item #UF15-954730. This carrier fits 4" wide, rear, box-style bumpers. This spare tire carrier…

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Answer 4

We have another Dutton Lainson jack cap that's slightly smaller than what you bought. The part #DL22354 has an outer diameter of 1.98 inches and is most likely what you need based on your picture. Since you are wanting to be extra cautious this…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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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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Answer 9

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 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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