Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator and Controller Recommendation
Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/04/2025
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I am looking for an electric over hydraulic braking system controller that braking pressure is determined by the pressure applied to the brake pedal. I do not want any activation from the trailer movement.
asked by: Stephen E
Expert Reply:
Hey Stephen, we have just what you need and the Redarc Tow Pro Elite part # RED82NR would be a really great place to start as it is compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes. It uses an internal intertia sensor to detect how hard you apply the brakes to determine how hard to apply the trailer brakes. There aren't any options that have a brake pedal sensor.
Then for an electric over hydraulic actuator the Hydrastar Marine part # HS381-9067 is the way to go. This is the most reliable and quickest reacting actuator we have. What kind of trailer do you have?
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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Dash Knob - Off-Road Mode - Up to 3 Axles
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Plug-In
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Behind-Dash
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Single Trailer Only
- Redarc
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Jameson C.
10/27/2025
Hey Stephen, how did things go with the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite and the Hydrastar actuator for your trailer brakes? Your feedback could really help others looking for a similar electric over hydraulic setup.