Forums
NautiqueParts.comNautiqueSkins.com - Correct Craft Upholstery and Part
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Bleeding Trailer Brakes
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Bleeding Trailer Brakes
 Post Reply Post Reply   
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
lewy2001 View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah
Avatar

Joined: March-19-2008
Location: NSW Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 2234 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lewy2001 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Bleeding Trailer Brakes
    Posted: July-11-2010 at 11:52pm
Andrew I made a pressure bleeder up from a garden sprayer. Just needed to buy a extra reservoir cap and fit a coupling to it. Makes bleeding nice and simple and a one person job.Homemade Pressure Bleeder

Not sure if you will be able to buy a spare cap for your setup but you may be able to find something that will work and seal on top of the reservoir.
If you're going through hell, keep going

89 Ski

<a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta
Back to Top
Chopper View Drop Down
Gold Member
Gold Member
Avatar

Joined: June-15-2006
Location: Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 821 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Chopper Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-11-2010 at 11:27pm
Thanks for the tips guys.

Kyle - thanks for the manuals.!
98 Ski
Back to Top
79nautique View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah
Avatar

Joined: January-27-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 7872 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 79nautique Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-09-2010 at 4:11pm
usually you start at the longest line and then move to the shortest one. I believe you want dot 3 the other is synthetic I think and requires a flush of the old, just be sure and keep plenty of fluid in the reservior before you go to the next one.
Back to Top
quinner View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah
Avatar

Joined: October-12-2005
Location: Unknown
Status: Offline
Points: 5828 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote quinner Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-09-2010 at 3:56pm
Thanks Chris, planning on bleeding mine this weekend, thinking I have some air in my lines. Does it matter which fluid is used, Dot 3, 4, ?
From what I read it also says start on the front axle, then do the rear axle, is that correct?
Mi Bowt
Back to Top
79nautique View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah
Avatar

Joined: January-27-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 7872 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 79nautique Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-09-2010 at 12:17pm
Originally posted by quinner quinner wrote:

Chris,

Could an oil extractor pump be used as a vacuum bleeder, such as a Suck-up pump?


YES might require a tubing change though so that it seals on the bleeder valve
Back to Top
C-Bass View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar

Joined: November-18-2008
Location: Columbus, IN
Status: Offline
Points: 1248 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote C-Bass Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-09-2010 at 12:10pm
Originally posted by gun-driver gun-driver wrote:

Originally posted by C-Bass C-Bass wrote:

   When I do it it's a two man job. One person on the bleeder, the other at the actuator.
That is the poor man's way. A vacuum bleeder makes it much easier.


One of these will make it a one man job and quicker.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_391590_391590


It'd be nice to have every tool for every job, I agree...but I'll save my $42 and bother my wife/neighbor/friend for 3 minutes to do this job once a year
Craig
67 SN
73 SN
99 Sport
85SN
Back to Top
gun-driver View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah


Joined: July-18-2008
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
Status: Offline
Points: 4127 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote gun-driver Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-09-2010 at 11:35am
Originally posted by C-Bass C-Bass wrote:

   When I do it it's a two man job. One person on the bleeder, the other at the actuator.
That is the poor man's way. A vacuum bleeder makes it much easier.


One of these will make it a one man job and quicker.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_391590_391590
Back to Top
66Skylark View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: September-01-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 195 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 66Skylark Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-08-2010 at 7:59pm
One more thing...

This brochure for the A-60 might be helpful as well... It has a nice cut-away of the interior of the actuator.

Kyle
1966 Skylark

1998 176

MA/
Back to Top
66Skylark View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: September-01-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 195 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 66Skylark Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-08-2010 at 7:47pm
Hi Andrew,

I'm pretty sure I have the same actuator on my trailer...

Here is a link to the Owner's Manual & User's Instructions for the A-60, A-75 & A-84 hydraulic brake actuators from UFP (Unique Functional Products).

Also, if you have any trouble finding spare parts, here is a link to PacificTrailers.com, they seem to have a good selection of parts for this actuator.

Hope this info helps.
Kyle
1966 Skylark

1998 176

MA/
Back to Top
quinner View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah
Avatar

Joined: October-12-2005
Location: Unknown
Status: Offline
Points: 5828 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote quinner Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-08-2010 at 7:01pm
Chris,

Could an oil extractor pump be used as a vacuum bleeder, such as a Suck-up pump?
Mi Bowt
Back to Top
C-Bass View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar

Joined: November-18-2008
Location: Columbus, IN
Status: Offline
Points: 1248 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote C-Bass Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-08-2010 at 6:46pm
I guess I over simplified it yes...Chris is right. When I do it it's a two man job. One person on the bleeder, the other at the actuator. I usually slide some clear tubing over the bleeder and run it in a container. Put some pressure on the cylinder...crack open the bleeder, close the bleeder, release pressure on cylinder.....repeat.

That is the poor man's way. A vacuum bleeder makes it much easier.
Craig
67 SN
73 SN
99 Sport
85SN
Back to Top
79nautique View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah
Avatar

Joined: January-27-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 7872 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 79nautique Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-08-2010 at 2:27pm
Originally posted by C-Bass C-Bass wrote:

I don't know about that specific brake actuator...but I think most hydraulic actuators have a spot where you can manually actuate the cylinder, in my case, with a long screwdriver. Open up your bleeder valves and start pumping it. Don't let your reservoir get low.


all this is going to do is get more air into the system, the bleeder as to be closed before you release pressure on the cylinder, other wise you just suck more air back in to the line and get no where.


the easist way is to use a vaccum bleeder, fill the reservoir, attach the line to the bleeder valve and open up the bleeder once you see clean air free fluid close the valve and go to the next one and repeat.
Back to Top
C-Bass View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar

Joined: November-18-2008
Location: Columbus, IN
Status: Offline
Points: 1248 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote C-Bass Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-08-2010 at 2:21pm
I don't know about that specific brake actuator...but I think most hydraulic actuators have a spot where you can manually actuate the cylinder, in my case, with a long screwdriver. Open up your bleeder valves and start pumping it. Don't let your reservoir get low.
Craig
67 SN
73 SN
99 Sport
85SN
Back to Top
Chopper View Drop Down
Gold Member
Gold Member
Avatar

Joined: June-15-2006
Location: Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 821 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Chopper Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July-08-2010 at 3:58am
Might be a stupid question, but how do you go about bleeding the brakes on a Trailrite trailer.?

It has the A-60 hitch that slides inside the channel. My brakes were disconnected, thus need to be bled.



98 Ski
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

About CCF

Since 2003, CorrectCraftFan.com has been the foremost Correct Craft reference site, and simply provides the best used Correct Craft buying and selling experience anywhere.

Donate

This site is not affiliated with Correct Craft, Inc. Funding for the site comes from members like you. Click on the link below to make a donation.

Partners

Contact

Keith@CorrectCraftFan.com
Alison@CorrectCraftFan.com
www.CorrectCraftFan.com
Copyright 2024 | Bagley Productions, LLC