2011 Ranger Trailer Trailer (tandem) help

[BassinLA13]

After unloading this past weekend I noticed a hose hanging loosely below the passenger side rear brake caliper on my 2011 Ranger Trailer (tandem). It looks as though the hose side connector 'snapped' internally (last pic but kinda blurry). There's also no discernible change in how the trailer brakes ... but I would image that caliper isn't working at all.

My questions are:


What do I need to replace ? The hose ? The brake hose connecting bolt on the caliper ?
Who has these parts ? And any suggestions on what exactly I need parts wise ?
Do I need to have the system bled ? (serious pain the butt with boat on the trailer)

Like of all us I’m reluctant to take it to the dealer / repair shop unless absolutely necessary.


Thanks guys for any help / ideas you can offer.

[Jeff Hahn]

Yes, needs to be repaired by replacing the hose. A local brake shop can likely do the repair, as can your boat dealer. You can get parts at a local auto parts store or get them from Ranger. Yes, the system will need to be bled.

[BassinLA13]

Yes, needs to be repaired by replacing the hose. A local brake shop can likely do the repair, as can your boat dealer. You can get parts at a local auto parts store or get them from Ranger. Yes, the system will need to be bled.

I wonder if a brake shop (prob cheaper & def closer than a dealer) would do the work if they can't put the trailer on a lift ?? Either way thanks for your help - now I know where to begin.

[krindgen]

I did that on my new Phoenix trailer, put the wrench on the wrong part of the fitting and twisted it apart. Those exact hoses come pre-made to specific lengths with the fittings. Just Google "flexible brake line." I forget what the hose material is.

[Superpro]

I don't think that you have any brakes now, check the port at the trailer tongue to see if you any brake fluid left