Can The T47457107K Dexter Disc Brake Actuator Be Used With Drum Brakes?
Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/21/2025 >
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Czesc. Posiadam hamulce bebnowe w przyczepie od motorówki. Czy bedzie pasowal do hamulca bebnowego? Czy jest tylko do hamulca tarczowego? Mam taki stary jak na zamieszczonym zdjeciu. Hi. I have drum brakes on my boat trailer. Will this fit a drum brake? Or is it only for disc brakes? I have an old one like the one in the picture.
asked by: Prosze O
Expert Reply:
Zdecydowanie moge pomóc! (Przepraszam, jesli tlumaczenie jest slabe. Uzylem Tlumacza Google.)
Silownik hamulca Dexter # T47457107K zostal zaprojektowany specjalnie do hamulców tarczowych i nie powinien byc stosowany z hamulcami bebnowymi. Wytwarza on zbyt duze cisnienie i moze uszkodzic cylinder hydrauliczny w hamulcach.
Do hamulców bebnowych polecamy model Dexter # T43397007K. Jest on zasadniczo taki sam jak hamulec tarczowy, wytwarza tylko mniejsze cisnienie i jest przeznaczony specjalnie do hamulców bebnowych. Nie zawiera on równiez oslony blokady hamulca, wiec jesli potrzebujesz, powinienes zaopatrzyc sie równiez w model # T4835800183. Jesli chcesz równiez zawór elektromagnetyczny do silowników hamulców Dexter z blokada cofania, model # T4748800 bedzie tym, czego potrzebujesz.
Musze jednak pamietac, ze nie wysylamy do Polski. Obecnie wysylamy tylko do Stanów Zjednoczonych, Kanady, Portoryko, Wysp Dziewiczych, Guamu oraz na adresy FPO lub APO. Zarówno adres wysylki, jak i adres rozliczeniowy musza znajdowac sie w Stanach Zjednoczonych, Kanadzie, Portoryko, na Wyspach Dziewiczych, Guam lub na terytorium FPO lub APO. Jesli potrzebujesz tej czesci, bedziesz potrzebowac kogos w Stanach Zjednoczonych, kto ja zamówi i wysle. Mamy nadzieje, ze w przyszlosci bedziemy mogli wysylac ja za granice.
I can definitely help!
The Dexter # T47457107K brake actuator is designed specifically for disc brakes and should not be used with drums. It creates too much pressure and will end up damaging the hydraulic cylinder in the brakes.
For drum brakes, you will want the Dexter # T43397007K. This one is basically the same as the disc brake option, it just creates less pressure and is specifically for drum brakes. It also doesn't include the shield for a lock out, so you would also want to grab the # T4835800183 if you wanted it. If you also wanted the Solenoid Valve for Dexter Brake Actuators with Reverse Lockouts # T4748800 will be what you need.
One thing I do need to note though, we cannot ship to Poland. Currently, we ship only to the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and FPO or APO addresses. Both the shipping and billing address must be an address in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam or a FPO or APO. If this is the part you need, you would need someone in the United States to order it and then ship it to you. Hopefully we can ship internationally at some point.
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Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator w/ Lockout Shield - Disc - Multi-Fit Ball - Bolt On - 7,000 lbs
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- Farm Trailer
- Boat Trailer
- Construction Trailer
- Travel Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Bolt-On
- 7000 lbs GTW
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball Coupler
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- 3 Inch Channel Tongue
- Disc Brakes
- No Lockout
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Lazer S.
8/15/2025
Hey, did you manage to find someone in the U.S. to help you get the Dexter brake actuator for your drum brakes? I'm asking because I want to make sure you get the right solution for your trailer.