How To Convert Vacuum Over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes to Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes
Question:
Hello there. I am currently running a vacuum over hydraulic brake setup on a 1977 F350 and gooseneck. I have just updated to a 2015 Dual Cab Iveco Daily which has an electric brake system already installed by the previous owner. On the gooseneck/ trailer side of things do I need to change the axles or can I just install new hubs and electrics. I have been told by a local supplier in Australia that I have to change axles, hubs, the lot. Hope that is explained okay. Trying to work out which way to go for the best setup. Many thanks Lesley PS. Thank you for your great information on a previous email regarding going the other way and keeping my vacuum over hydraulic system.
asked by: Lesley
Expert Reply:
In order to convert the vacuum over hydraulic setup on your trailer to electric over hydraulic you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator, breakaway kit, and trailer wiring. The hubs you have now if operated by hydraulic pressure should not need to replaced as well unless they are too badly worn or there is something with a vacuum over hydraulic setup that I am not aware of which is possible as we do not deal with these types of brakes very often if at all. If you do end up needing to replace your hubs then please provide me with bearing numbers/measurements as well as your bolt pattern.
For an electric over hydraulic actuator, breakaway kit, and trailer wiring we have an excellent option for you in the HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator part # HS381-9067 for disc or part # HS381-9066 for drum which actually comes with all three of the above components. The only other thing you will need is a brake controller compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes for which I recommend using the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90885. The Prodigy P2 also has integrated safeguards and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
more information >
Hydrastar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness - 1,200 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- Marine
- Travel Trailer
- Drum Brakes
- Hydrastar
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Hydrastar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator w/ Breakaway and 7-Way RV Harness - 1,600 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- Marine
- Travel Trailer
- Disc Brakes
- Hydrastar
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Shop: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Shop: Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole and 4-Pole Connector
- Shop: B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Shop: TruRyde Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 7K
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Can Vacuum Over Hydraulic Brakes be Converted to Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Shop: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Shop: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Video: Set up: TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup
- Q&A: Recommended Trailer Hitch Replacement for 2010 Dodge Ram With Factory Hitch
- Q&A: Replacing Factory Trailer Hitch on 2018 Ram 3500
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Search Results: trailer brake controller
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Video: Choosing Between Tekonsha Brake Controllers
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Video: How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
- Search Results: brake controller
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller Review RED24FR
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Video: Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness Review
- Search Results: trailer wiring
on Brake Actuator
