30 years ago, or in the 1930's, Reed? :D:D:D

30 years ago.... you know the 1970's... discos.. bell bottom pants... bad hairdo's..... platform shoes..... kind of like the **** kids wear today.... :D ... In the 1930's... I was just a throb in my Daddy's pants!.....:cool:

We see this occationally and after bleeding the brakes the situation clears up.

Why would bleeding correct this? The brakes work fine otherwise. Wouldn't it be even more noticable when towing with a load?
Thanks

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TTT

Just did a check and going to run it past you experts.
BTW, coupler model is a Titan 20=HD chit!

I engaged and locked in the break away lever. By doing this, it moves the master cyl. away out of the equation and allows for free movement of the coupler.
I can push/pull on the coupler fairly easy a couple of inches, not a wham bam sloppy seconds thing, but easier than what I would expect from having 2 shock absorbers inside. In other words, not a slow steady resisted movement. Question is, how much force should these things resist? Also, can I just remove the 3 rear large 'slide' bolts and pull the coupler out of the box tube w/o disturbing the brake assembly? Thanks

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bn, any success?

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US Fountain: Did your trailer ever have Drum brakes? If it did and you did not modify your actuator you MAY be experiencing a issue with that. Let me know and I can forward you to a fix (if that is the case).

Jon

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Jon,

No, ordered with disc.
Thanks though.

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US1 no luck yet, I have not been able to get it in to anybody for service. I do have an appointment at a Camper/RV service place for Tuesday. I figure they probably deal more with surge brakes on trailers more than marinas do.

I have the same brand actuator as you - hmmmmm.

Titan
Model 10
Pat No. 3241639
10k Gross
800 Tongue

I will let you know what they come up with after they look at it.

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I agree with Reed on the damper issue (the small shock). If that is bad, the master cylinder will be actuated too quickly, then release too quickly, and set up an oscillation. That's the shutter. Hey Reed, I'm quite impressed with your knowledge of the old drum brake systems. They were also called "self energizing brakes". Not many people know that stuff any more. I've been into muscle cars since the late 70's, and learned a lot of that stuff along the way. Actually I'm impressed with most of the stuff I see you post. I'm knowledgeable enough to know that you know what you're talking about. Just figured I'd shoot that out to you.

Paul