Can You Replace Just Parts Of Dexter DX7.5L DX27FR From Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes?
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/26/2024
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I have the DX27FR drum brake actuator. If I want to convert my trailer to disk brakes, is there an internal component that I can change, or would I need to replace the entire actuator?
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Dexter DX7.5L A-60XL Surge Brake Actuator - Drum - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Boat Trailer
- Construction Trailer
- Farm Trailer
- Travel Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Bolt-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- 3 Inch Channel Tongue
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Dexter
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Samuel C.
2/3/2026
Hey Chad, how did the swap to the new inner member for your Dexter actuator go? Knowing how the conversion to disc brakes turned out could help others planning the same upgrade.