Replacement Surge Actuator Recommendation for MTP 8500 Marine Trailer Performance

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Hi I’m looking for something to replace a surge brake actuator / coupler the model number is MTP 8500 Marine Trailer Performance.

asked by: Jake P

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CVHey Jake, I was able to find info on your MTP 8500 actuator and it is a disc brake surge actuator with an 8,500 lb weight capacity and designed for a 2 inch hitch ball. For a very similar option we have the Demco DA86 part # DM78CV which has basically the same exact specs but has a much easier to use latch system that you will like a lot more than what you have now. What kind of boat do you have?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

That's a really good question, and there is a difference between the 7,500 lb Dexter DX7.5L A-60 actuators for disc brakes; the differences are both in what they fit, as well as their length. - 14" Long & Top-Mounted For 3" Wide…

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Answer 2

Hey Randy, the Dexter Actuator part #DX29FR does come with an electric lock out solenoid but it's hard to see in the pictures as its' under the main channel of the actuator. If you check out the attached picture you can see the blue wires…

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Hey Frank, The Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Hose - 3/16" Male Fittings w/ Stainless Flares - 1/8" ID - 15' #bh-3mfs-15 is the only hose we have with the same fitting sizes that falls within your 12-15 foot needed length. This hose is a bit…

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For your boat trailer with the tandem 3,500lb axles you will need two of the Kodiak Disc Brake Kits #K2HR35DS and two Bearing Kits #DBRKHW35EZ. These will replace the surge drum brake hubs you currently have with Dacromet and Stainless components for…

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The Hydrastar Vented Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes #HS481-8067 is designed to be completely plug-and-play so the female end of the 7-way would need to connect to the 7-way cable that's already installed on the trailer…

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Answer 6

The Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #CT-5003-Z has a 3" wide channel designed to fit a 3" wide tongue. If you're saying it is 3-1/2" wide this wouldn't fit either. To save yourself some money I would just drill into the old…

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Hey Matt, thanks for bringing this to our attention. Yes the mounting hole dimensions of the Demco DA75 Trailer Brake Actuator for Drum Brakes #DM33CV that you referenced are separated by 3 inches horizontally and 2.5 inches vertically. Do you have a…

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Hey Dustin, The Demco Actuator #DM48CV is in fact for disc brakes and we have to get our page updated! Thank you for pointing that out so we can get that fixed haha. Since you're looking for a drum brake application the actuator you are going to…

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Answer 9

Hello Keith, We do not have a rebuild kit that includes all the parts together. For the Dico-style actuator, I was able to find part number 1018700 through a Google search, but there wasn’t much luck locating it in stock anywhere, which suggests it’s…

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Answer 10

The best option to replace your Tie Down Engineering Model LP80 actuator is the Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator item #099-175-20 you were looking at. This actuator has a 7,500 lbs capacity and is rated for disc brakes. It fits a 2" hitch…

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Answer 11

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 12

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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