Can DA75 Demco Drum Brake Actuator DM28CV Be Used With Electric Drum Brakes?
Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/21/2025
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Question:
I have electric drum brakes now. Can I switch to this surge actuator setup?
asked by: Deb
Expert Reply:
Deb, you’d need to remove the electric brake assemblies and install hydraulic drum brakes, plus run new brake lines to the actuator. If you're not happy with your current system, its a viable path, but not a simple bolt-on change.
Now if you're actually trying to keep the electric brake setup, you can technically use this surge brake actuator # DM28CV in the locked-out position with # DM93CV. But that would just defeat the purpose of installing this versus installing a less expensive basic trailer coupler like the Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler - 2" Ball - 3" Channel - 6,000 lbs # F346000301 which is what I'd recommend.
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Demco DA75 Trailer Brake Actuator for Drum Brakes - Zinc Plated - 2" Ball - 7,500 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Boat Trailer
- Travel Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Bolt-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- 3 Inch Channel Tongue
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Demco
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Andrew N.
8/15/2025
Hey, did you decide to switch from your electric drum brakes to the surge actuator setup? I'm curious to know how it worked out for you, as it might help others considering a similar change!