Is this brake actuator salvagable?

[paleus]

Got a new to us 2016 AR240 at the end of the summer.

The brakes are not working. We towed it a few times as it is and didn't have any trouble but a winter project is to get the trailer back into shape.

Here's what the brake fluid reservoir looks like:






Bone dry and some crud in there.

Is this salvageable or do I just need to get a whole new actuator?

Everything moves freely in the actuator and the shock is still damping the movement.

 

[TeeNGee]

How much for a new actuator?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Got a new to us 2016 AR240 at the end of the summer.

The brakes are not working. We towed it a few times as it is and didn't have any trouble but a winter project is to get the trailer back into shape.

Here's what the brake fluid reservoir looks like:


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Bone dry and some crud in there.

Is this salvageable or do I just need to get a whole new actuator?

Everything moves freely in the actuator and the shock is still damping the movement.

No, not salvageable.

Go onto the trailer parts superstore and you can pick one up there. They’re about 350 bucks.

 

[paleus]

No, not salvageable.

Go onto the trailer parts superstore and you can pick one up there. They’re about 350 bucks.

Found it for $280 on Amazon:

A-60 Brake Actuator

 

[dgfreeze]

First off, no not salvageable. At least not "reasonably" salvageable. Now, food for thought: if you've ever considered upgrading to electric over hydraulic, now is the time. It's a better system, no "slamming" on starts and stops, and you're able to control the amount of braking force applied from the drivers seat. It does require a brake controller, though.

 

[paleus]

First off, no not salvageable. At least not "reasonably" salvageable. Now, food for thought: if you've ever considered upgrading to electric over hydraulic, now is the time. It's a better system, no "slamming" on starts and stops, and you're able to control the amount of braking force applied from the drivers seat. It does require a brake controller, though.

I'm not opposed to that. Do you have a list of parts needed to convert it?