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Use this actuator to synchronize your trailer brakes with your tow-vehicle brakes. Over-center latch mechanism only engages when the actuator is fully seated on 2" hitch ball. Designed for hydraulic drum brakes and 3x3 or 3x4 straight tongue.
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When you apply the brakes in your tow vehicle, deceleration occurs and momentum pushes your trailer toward the rear of your vehicle. With surge brake systems, the actuator is triggered as your trailer moves forward while the tow vehicle slows. The actuator telescopes, applying force to its master cylinder, which in turn supplies the necessary hydraulic pressure to engage the trailer's brakes.
Because this model does not include a reverse lockout, it is recommended that you equip your trailer with free-backing brakes so that you can drive in reverse without triggering your trailer's brakes.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello, neighbor, Steven here with etrailer.com. Folks, we're looking at our Dexter DX 7.5 L model A60 brake actuator. It's a weld on application made for drum brakes only, and it fits a two inch ball size. It's rated at 7,500 pounds. Folks, this hydraulic actuator activates your trailer's brakes when the tow vehicle slows or stops. It is a low profile coupler latch.
It's very simple and easy to use. I'll show you that in a second. It has an over center latch mechanism that only engages when the actuator is fully seated on the hitch ball. The aluminum master cylinder inside of here is better at reducing corrosion than the cast steel master cylinders that are out there. It's got a nice raw finish.
It's just bare metal here, but it has been cleaned, and it's ready for priming and painting after you've welded it in place. Now it does have a manual lockout kit that is sold separately. It does not include it. You do get the manual lockout lever though. You get the hard plastic cover to cover the fluid cap and you get the nice breakaway cable with S hook.
Now because this model does not include a reverse lockout, I highly recommend you equip your trailer with either free backing brakes, that way you can drive in reverse without triggering your trailer's brakes. So again, folks, this is a hydraulic drum brake actuator that mounts on a three by three or a three by four inch straight tongue. It's rated for 7,500 pounds. And again, it fits a two inch ball size, so like I said earlier, this coupler is what's they called over center latch mechanism. So this guy here, you can see it's got a little nub there that you can push your finger on.
It's spring activated, and then that'll let it pop up. You have to pull the safety pin out obviously, I dunno if you kind of heard it pop down, but you obviously saw it pop up. And then once you go back over the ball and latch it, it's gonna pop it down, put the pin back in and you're ready to go. I like this. It's a nice low profile design. It keeps it nice and connected and I think it's just a lot smoother connection point myself. So I kinda like that. Again, the raw finish is nice because then you can paint it after you've primed it and after you've welded in place. Nice two year limited warranty from the manufacturer and it is made here in the us. Folks, I'm Steven. Thanks so much for looking with me today. I hope this information's been helpful, slightly educational maybe, and I do hope that you enjoy your new product. It's a great product by Dexter. I'm Steven again, have a great one.
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (252 Customer Reviews)
Use this actuator to synchronize your trailer brakes with your tow-vehicle brakes. Over-center latch mechanism only engages when the actuator is fully seated on 2" hitch ball. Designed for hydraulic drum brakes and 3x3 or 3x4 straight tongue.Updating my old surge brake coupler, I really like this Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K fits 3”x4”trailer tongue, it was easy to install, I did have to drill new holes, I just wish the manufacturer would have included the bolts and the information on how much to torque the bolts to, it’s about “2 drop from my old coupler. etrailer was super fast with shipping !
Delivery was very fast. Quality seems very good. Installation was super easy since my Shorelander swing tongue trailer has this standard hole pattern. I love how it looks and the extra foot of distance I get between the boat and my tow vehicle (so less chance of needing to get my feet wet or crawl through the SUV).
Initially receiving The actuator it was missing the cap that covered the rubber plug to the hydraulic reservoir and the manual lockout key, but after contacting etrailer , they quickly sent out the parts. The hitch was easy to install, and it works as it should.
Pros.
Works great really noticed the difference right away.
Ed W. with etrailer was great to work with helped determine which one to get.
It was a fairly simple install.
Con.
The reverse lockout was further away than my original, just a little, so my brake line was too short.
Auto parts places didn't have a flex that fit the thread. I was doing this on a Sunday so I had to drive across town to a trailer guy who was open for a flex line.
I would give it 4.7 stars if I could would of gave a 5 star had they included a short flex line with the kit.
It's about a 2 hour job with everything you need I spent an extra 2+hours getting a part.
All in all been using for a year and I am completely satisfied.
Great replacement for a damaged actuator. A plan came together and it don't get much better.
The actuator arrived within two days after purchase. It fit perfectly as a replacement. Worked as it should. The top plastic cap was damaged during shipping. The staff were happy to send me a replacement. I am happy doing business with etrailer. Thanks a lot.
I installed this brake actuator on a 3500 lb boat trailer with drum brakes, is working great so far. Needed to replace the existing broken hitch on my trailer and this was a suitable replacement to get the brakes working again.
Finished drum to disc brake conversion on my 1993 year model Bass Cat trailer. Installation went smoothly and the UFP-A60 Actuator replaced the obsolete Atwood Actuator. Shortened the outer member a bit and added a 1" flat bar to the bottom for welding of 4" channel trailer frame.
Fit my Karavan trailer well. Though, the top to mounting bolt holes were perfect, the lower holes did not align with the existing holes in the trailer. Had to drill both these through with a 1/2" bit. Then, mounted perfectly. Also, the brake line and blue/white wires hooked right up.
Worked perfect rebuilding a 1990 boat trailer with drum brakes. The updated coupler is so much easier to use. Bolted on and brake lines conntected with no modifications.
The actuator is an exact match for the one I have. As per your video, I will be able to replace the inner workings and hook up the existing brake line and wiring. The quality is excellent and the price was amazing. Very quick shipping,I live in Canada. I ordered it on Monday and it was in my driveway this morning on Friday. Very pleased doing business with etrailer. Thank you
Talked to an "expert"...expert recommended this actuator, based on my 3"×5" trailer tubing. Your "experts" need to learn to ask more questions, as i was puzzled as to how to install it...in showing pictures to your ONLINE experts, he suggested a very slightly different product, strangely with the same midel # but different bolt pattern. I am very frustrated with etrailer
It’s a great looking product. I will need to find the fitting to connect the electric lockout solenoid…
Fast delivery,no shipping damage! Direct replacement for my Magictilt boat trailer.
We are a trailer repair company. We purchase the actuators for our customers. But we have had a lot of experience dealing with Dexter/UFP products. We try to only buy the best products available for our customers. That is why we buy Dexter/UFP products on a regular basis.
Perfect fit for my boat trailer. Only complaint is the surge brake backup plug is not attached by a stainless steel cable. It’s just loose so I have to keep track of it so I can use it when backing up a grade.
Shipping was quick and it was packaged nicely. Exact fit for my 2013 single axel Karavan trailer.
I only used the surge brake, that was an easy replacement in my trailer.
Exactly what I needed. Fit perfectly and easy to install.
By far the best service in the industry! Everything fits as it should.
Perfect replacement. Installed without any problems.
Just what I wanted. I am building a custom trailer for my vintage boat. I have used these actuators in past projects. etrailer has great pricing and fast delivery every time.
Haven't installed it yet but seems to line up perfectly. Great quality as with all Dexter products. The low profile is slightly shorter than my old style pull down latch.
Fit was seemless to replace an old actuator with the impossible do get landed hitch latch. Changed brakes from drum to disk, and all new lines. What a difference in smoothness (and effectiveness) while braking. Electric lockout in reverse is also a nice feature. Just plusses all around. If you are replacing the same components be very patient with the bleeding process...it will take some time and a lot of pumping.
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