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Old 05-04-2015 | 02:42 PM
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what's the best way to get this done, about 42', brakes on two axles, serge type system. use a vacuum pump to bleed them ??
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Old 05-04-2015 | 03:07 PM
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You can also take the guard off the e-brake lever and have a buddy work it manually like pumping a brake pedal.
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Old 05-04-2015 | 03:19 PM
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Vacuum pump is fastest.
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Old 05-04-2015 | 05:10 PM
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Say yes to the vacuum pump! I have a triple axle and the E-brake was to much a pain in the but
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Old 05-04-2015 | 05:34 PM
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Can you get that pump at Vato Zone, NAPA ect.
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Old 05-04-2015 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 33outlawsst
Can you get that pump at Vato Zone, NAPA ect.
LOL.....yes there are fancier ones but this is what I use. You can find them almost anywhere or at least a version of it.

http://www.mityvac.com/

Fancy version.

http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-an...mString=search
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Old 05-04-2015 | 08:53 PM
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http://m.summitracing.com/parts/mvp-0101
I bought this bleeder 2 years ago to do my trailer. I would never do one again without it. Money well spent.
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Old 05-05-2015 | 07:00 AM
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Which of the Summit universal one do you need for trailer brakes, they list different applications, is it the one listed above bu underpsi68
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Old 05-05-2015 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by underpsi68
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/mvp-0101
I bought this bleeder 2 years ago to do my trailer. I would never do one again without it. Money well spent.
same one I use. I bought all the adapters ..2 min I can bleed brakes on any trailer out there . wouldent be without it
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Old 05-05-2015 | 08:12 AM
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For the cheap bass turds in the house....
Considering I use it about on e a year, it fit the bill.
http://m.harborfreight.com/brake-ble...not%20provided
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