Use this corrosion-resistant 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 disc brake applications.
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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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (96 Customer Reviews)
Use this corrosion-resistant 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 disc brake applications.The product came unboxed, missing instructions and no spare break away clips. I purchased a new actuator and got one that was laying around.
The manual lockout device, supplied with the actuator, requires a second person to hold it in place when backing. It will not stay in place on its own.
good customer service, thank you
Customer service was very helpful. Speedy shipping.
This product doesn’t fit over 3” tongue. Its the exact same size as a 3” tongue.Unusable. Had to remove the internal portion and modify my trailer tongue to fit. Arrived as the worst packaged item I’ve ever received. It was barely still in the box. Whom ever packaged this didn’t have a clue what they were doing.
Arrived early and fit great on my trail er.
Fit perfectly
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
Have not use the Actuator yet. However it came in a oversize box. No packing material to protect it. It was damaged when I opened the box. Scratches and damage cable
Jenny N - 07/19/2022Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
Perfect fit. I had to notch one corner where my wiring came out of the box tubing. Really nice compared to the original that was on there
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
This is a very well made Brake Actuator, with high quality and heavy duty materials. Flat top design suits my requirements of opening the tail gate without worrying about damaging the tailgate and for fixing the sticker for Ford Pro-Trailer Back up Assist. Overall, I am pretty happy with the product, pricing and prompt shipping.
However, I have two observations to make:
1. Manual lockout plate could have been tethered to receiver. Even better, fitted with a magnet so that plate does not fall off, when you are moving the trailer back and forth. There are after market products available with magnet. I improvised on my own with a piece of strong magnet from old hard drive.
2. I bought Dexter A-60 bolt-on top mount for two different trailers. I observed that in both cases, the mounting holes in the receiver does not exactly line up with holes in trailer tongue- off by about 1/16th of an inch. Looks like the inner unit welding to outer case could be the cause.
So I would rate the product as 4.5/5.
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
My package arrived a day early.
Installed new actuator on my boat trailer in about 5 minutes bleed the system and brakes and it works like a charm.
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
I slipped this into my boat mate trailer for 2001 moomba. Took about an hour to hook up and bleed the system with a buddy. Works great! If you can use simple tools and are mechanically savvy this is a no brainer.
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
Product was as described and shipped quickly. nice having the low-profile hitch.
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
Worked great, replaced an old Atwood, welded in where the old one was cut out. Minor modification to the brake line, easy to bleed master cylinder and then bleed brake system. Coupler is extremely easy to use.
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
The product worked well and etrailer had excellent customer service
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
Already having problems with this unit. Does not buffer the trailer anymore with stopping and starting. Worked less than 4 months
David B - 09/15/2022Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
Paul is awesome!!
I was very pleased with the way he handled the order. I was going to order it online but he suggested that he could possibly have it delivered in 3-4 days. Actually it was delivered in 24 hours.
I thought [other retailers] were quick about deliveries till I ordered from etrailer.
The coupler and the brake actuator fit perfectly and definitely was a great replacement from the Atwood coupler.
Thanks. Paul.
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
Actuator is leaking wont build pressure
Jenny N - 06/23/2022Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
I’m very satisfied. I always check out etrailer for all my trailer needs and this time was no different. In under 2 hours by myself I changed out the old with the new ( pictures) and ready to bleed the brakes. I always let people know to contact etrailer with there needs. Thanks
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
Received the brake actuator very fast, and it appears to be very well made. I have not as yet had time to weld it to the swing-away connection, but I don't think it will be a problem.
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
Easy to order. Quick shipping
Ron - 10/08/2022Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
I ordered late Tuesday evening. It shipped on Wednesday, arrived Friday and my boat trailer was fixed by Friday evening. Product was exactly as advertised and the perfect replacement for my damaged one. Quick and accurate shipping had me back out fishing by the weekend. Very impressed with etrailer service levels.
Review from a similar DX7.5L in Brake Actuator
I am very please. I received the wrong actuator, my fault. You immediately got me a return label sent it back. The money was refunded and then I purchased the right one. Received it in a few days. Excellent over all. Thank you
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