Cost Effective replacement for vacuum over hydraulic systems
Eliminates the feel of being "pushed" by the trailer which also reduces the potential for jackknife.
Required by Australian Legislation for trailers over 2 tonne .
Under Australian Law, any trailers with a Gross Vehicle Mass of 2 Tonne or over, must be equipped with a braking system. This braking system must operate automatically when the driver applies the vehicle brake.
12 volt DC operation
Legislation also requires in the event that the trailer becomes separated from the vehicle, there is a Breakaway system that automatically and immediately applies the trailer brakes.
The HydraStar breakaway kit contains a 5amp battery and a breakaway switch. The HydraStar breakaway kit contains a diode in the battery pack not common in some other breakaway kits. This diode ensures that the tow vehicle cannot draw current from the battery. This is helpful in situations where the vehicles lights may have been left on and its own battery supply is drained, this diode will not let the vehicle then draw power from the breakaway system battery pack.
In cab controller required
It is also a requirement of the law that the driver must be able to control the brakes from the drivers seat. One of the advantages of the HydraStar over other systems, is its ability to be used with a wide range of controllers. See our brake controllers page for the controllers available from Direct Source Australia and the compatiblility list for current and earlier models of the HydraStar.
Electrical Connections
Recommended wire is a minimum of 5mm. Further information can be found in the instructions for the brake actuator or brake controllers.
Hydraulic Brakes
For use with DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid systems
Output pressure
1200 psi or 1600 psi pressures for various trailer brake configurations - prevents over pressurising your brakes and damaging seals .
Trailer-mounted and self -contained weather tight enclosure
Dimensions
11.8" long x 3" wide x 7.3" high
