Recommended Weld on Disc Brake Actuator to Replace an Atwood Disc Brake Actuator
Updated 08/13/2026 | Published 08/07/2026
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Question:
Hi I have a 2008 boat trailer with Atwood disc brakes aka surge brakes, it is welded to the a frame , parts are no longer available for it, what can I weld on the replace it that will work with my disc brakes?
asked by: brandon s
Expert Reply:
Welcome back Brandon! To replace your boat trailer's disc brake actuator with a new weld on one, I recommend the Dexter DX7.5L A-60L item # DX49FR. It is designed to be welded to a 3" wide trailer tongue.
The Dexter DX7.5L A-60L item # DX49FR is a 7,500 lbs capacity disc brake only actuator with a 2" coupler. This actuator also includes an electric lockout that'll stop your disc brakes from engaging when you're backing your trailer down the ramp or into a parking spot.
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Brandon
8/13/2026
Also will I have to add a piece of 3 inch square tubing since my trailer is 3 inch c channel coming to an A frame style tongue?
Jerred H.
8/13/2026
Brandon
8/13/2026
Also I can add a 3 inch piece of square tubing to the tongue and do the offer a bolt on that will fit over the 3 inch channel?
Jerred H.
8/13/2026
Jerred H.
8/13/2026
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Dexter DX7.5L A-60L Surge Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Disc - 2" Ball - Primed - 7.5K
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Boat Trailer
- Construction Trailer
- Farm Trailer
- Travel Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Weld-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- 3 Inch Channel Tongue
- Disc Brakes
- Electric Lockout
- Dexter
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Brandon S.
8/13/2026
A 2008 caravelle 237