Trailer brakes question
10-28-2005, 09:01 PM
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Re: Trailer brakes question
I bought the drum with the bearings power packed and the rear seal allready installed. They even packed them with marine grease. Thanks for the heads up though
10-28-2005, 09:06 PM
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Re: Trailer brakes question
Originally Posted by BADKACHINA
BTW, are you gravity bleeding your brakes? You can lift the front of the tralier up high, open your bleeder valves and wait until fluid comes out, or you can have someone push the master in while you crack the valve open. Be sure to close the valve before the other person pulls the master back out to pump it again.
10-28-2005, 09:42 PM
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Re: Trailer brakes question
Originally Posted by REBEL4845
I had no idea that you could bleed the brakes like this. I will give it a shot tomm.
10-29-2005, 08:17 PM
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Re: Trailer brakes question
Originally Posted by hillbilly24
Gravity bleeding dosen't always work, it relies on the bleeder being at the absolute highest point in the wheel clyinder or brake caliper chamer, if ti is not you won't get all the air out. If you can gravity bleed em you are bet off to leave em open for a few hours atleast if not over night.
I agree, the best way to do it is with two people and pump the master.
