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Hydrastar 12K Axles, 8 Lug Dual Wheel, Tandem Axle Trailer Hydraulic Drum Brake Kit - Dexter Axle / Lippert

Hydrastar® 12K Axles, 8 Lug Dual Wheel, Tandem Axle Trailer Hydraulic Drum Brake Kit {E12KD-T} - Dexter Axle(09-028) / Lippert

SKU #E12KD-T
by Hydrastar
$1,654.00 - $1,654.00
$1,654.00
$1,654.00 - $1,654.00
$1,654.00

 

Complete tandem axle drum brake conversion kit for 12K axles that have 8-lug hubs. Includes the Hydrastar EOH actuator, hydraulic drum brake assemblies (09-028), brake lines, and all hardware needed for a full conversion.

Limited Warranty Included
2 YEAREOH Actuator
LIFETIMEBrake Lines
12K
Axle Rating
TANDEM
Axle
HYDRAULIC
Drum Brakes
DOT
Compliant
What You Get

In The Box & Sold Separately

Included
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(1) 496-252 — Hydrastar® Hydraulic Tandem Axle Brake Line Kit – 25 ft., 3/16 in., 3000psi hydraulic brake pressure
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(1) 381-7066 — Hydrastar® Electric Over Hydraulic (EOH) Trailer-Mounted Brake Actuator (1200 PSI) Compatible with any trailer configuration with 1-3 axles.
✓
Unitized Oil Seal-010-056-00 4.506 O.D 3.125 I.D
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(4) Pair LH/RH 12-1/4" x 5" Hydraulic Brake Assemblies
Sold Separately
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DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid
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Tools for installation
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Hubs & Drums (use existing 09-028)
Questions about fitment?

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Additional Details

Specifications & Compliance

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Durable, sealed, fully enclosed extruded anodized aluminum housing case to easily withstand the environmental and road demands (not cast or plastic).
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2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY from date of purchase.
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Complies with CFR-393 Federal Braking Requirements and meets all Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) regulations.
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Designed for Drum and Disc Brakes with reliable 12 V DC operation and solid-state electronics.
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Color-coded, heavy duty 12 Gauge wire for easy and quick install. (Black/Constant power, Blue/Brake controller, White/Ground, Yellow/Break-away)
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4 ft. Wire, Enough Length to Customize Any Job.
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Required use of D.O.T. 3 or 4 Brake Fluid. (Not included.)
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Shoe Size: 12-1/4" x 5"
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Piston: Dual Servo Wheel Cylinders, Free Backing
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Self-Adjusting Backing Plate
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(2) M77-1212H-1L - Hydraulic Drum Brake LH 12-1/4" x 5" (7 Hole Flange)
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The Hydrastar® Brake Line Kit includes: – Brake Lines – Fittings – Required Hardware
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Corrosion resistant, high-performance alloy tubing backed by a Lifetime Guarantee.
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Triple annealed and eddy-current tested, Hydrastar® brake lines are walled 40% thicker preventing kinking and allows simple routing and smooth bends without bending tools required.
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Meets SAE J1650 Standards (0.028 in.)
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Made in USA
Common Questions

Before You Buy

What PSI actuator is included?+
The 1,600 PSI GEN 8 actuator is included. This is the correct pressure for both disc and drum brake applications.
Do I need anything else to complete the install?+
You will need DOT 3 brake fluid (not included). Basic hand tools and a way to mount the actuator to your trailer tongue.
2024–2026 GM Truck & SUV Owners

Dashboard showing “Service Trailer Brakes”? Brakes disabled?

Affects Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade, Colorado, Canyon & Hummer EV with integrated trailer brake controller.

That’s a known GM compatibility issue across the 2024–2026 lineup. Hydrastar has the fix — the GM Diode Module (#381-7074) is a plug-and-play inline solution.

New Ford Truck Owners

Connectivity issues before or after the dealer flash? Brakes dropping in and out?

Affects new Ford trucks when switching from electric mode to EOH mode.

Our Hydrastar Controller Adapter Module (#381-7073) has been very successful resolving this for Ford owners. Note: this is not a Hydrastar issue — just a Hydrastar part that helps.

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