Product Overview
Backup Solenoid Valve | For Disc Brake Actuators
Enjoy smooth, worry-free reversing with the Dexter Axle Backup Solenoid Valve. This essential component prevents frustrating brake lockup when backing your boat trailer, ensuring precise control and protecting your braking system from unnecessary wear. Designed for reliable performance in harsh marine environments, this solenoid provides seamless integration with Dexter/UFP hydraulic surge brake actuators, giving you peace of mind on and off the ramp.
Key Features
- **Prevents Brake Lockup:** Enables smooth reversing without the brakes engaging, preventing damage and improving maneuverability on the ramp.
- **Compatible with Disc and Drum Brakes:** Works with Dexter/UFP hydraulic surge brake actuators in both disc and drum brake configurations, offering versatile compatibility.
- **Durable Construction:** Built to withstand the corrosive marine environment, ensuring long-lasting, dependable performance.
- **Easy Installation:** Two-wire design (non-polarized) simplifies installation, connecting directly to your reverse circuit and ground.
- **Standard Ports:** Features 1/8" NPT male threads and a 3/8x24 Inverted Flare Female Thread for easy connection to existing brake lines.
- **Direct Replacement for Demco 11993:** Offers a seamless upgrade or replacement for older single-wire solenoids (update by grounding the second wire) and compatible UFP/Dexter actuators.
- **OEM Quality from Dexter Axle:** Ensures reliable, long-lasting performance, backed by a trusted name in marine and trailer components.
What's in the Box
- Backup Solenoid Valve
Specifications
The Captain's Take
After years of wrestling with clunky reversing on the boat ramp, I finally installed this Dexter backup solenoid, and it's a game-changer. No more jerky stops or worrying about damaging my brakes. It's made launching and retrieving my boat significantly easier and safer. I highly recommend this to any boater looking for a simple yet effective upgrade to their trailer braking system.
