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    Moderator Luke's Avatar
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    proper way to bleed trailer brakes?

    had a bit of an issue this past weekend with my boat trailer.
    boat is old and still finding problems from its last owner. guy really did not take care of the boat at all.
    so this past weekend we headed to the lake to do some crappie fishing. ended up with a brake caliper that fell off. one bolt was sheared off in the caliper and the other fell out. caliper got caught in the wheel and broke the brake line going to it.
    not a huge deal to fix small brake line and replace 2 bolts but I have never had to try and bleed a surge brake system and have no idea how or if there is an easy way to do it.
    if someone could help explain how or point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

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    #2
    Do a search on you tube--there are some good videos that will help.

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    #3
    Is been covered numerous times on here. Do a quick search and you’ll Find them.
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    #4
    I have a vacuum Bleeder. Works like a charm

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    #5
    I think his name is ASIAN BASS GUY on you tube has a pretty good info video on how to to do it by yourself, if you don't have the vacuum pump and attachments. I made a pressure bleeder out of a pump sprayer.


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    #6
    I believe some of the bolts need blue Loctite in order to be reliably installed.