Will Dexter Brake Actuator Ran Dry Hurt it

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I would like to know if running the actuator without fluid will cause damage to it?

asked by: Harley

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I spoke with my contact at Dexter and when I explained to him your situation he said you are totally fine.

He said that the actuators will be totally fine if they were temporarily ran dry.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

That fluid has to be going somewhere! What you can do is have someone activate the manual override on the brake controller in the vehicle cab while checking for leaks. Make sure the reservoir is full though. If it is not leaking at a line or…

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I spoke with my contact at Dexter and when I explained to him your situation he said you are totally fine. He said that the actuators will be totally fine if they were temporarily ran dry.

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Answer 3

When the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes #K71-651 is wired to a trailer and the trailer is connected to a tow vehicle the actuator will run briefly to prime the system but it does not run continuously when…

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Answer 4

I checked with my contact at Dexter and he informed me that the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator #K71-651 that you referenced is legal for use in Canada.

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Answer 5

There could be a couple things happening here with the setup after you re-built the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #K71-651 for Disc Brakes. There could be an issue with the check valve in the actuator which is not…

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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