Troubleshooting Replacement Shock Absorber Spring TK71-758-00
Question:
I purchased 2 of these. Returned the first as it was stiff as heck to compress, and when I let go it needed assistance decompressing. As I pulled on it, I heard clicking coming from the chamber. Is this normal? It would seem to me that while accelerating from a stop the trailer would clink back as the shock absorber was being stretched. This seems counter productive as to what the shock absorber is intended for. Can you offer any insight? Im hesitant to install, but might anyway without hooking up brake lines and check the operation of the actuator manually compress with a ratchet strap and let it decompress naturally or assist it just thought it weird that i hear a clicking uneven operation of the shock absorber when decompressing.
asked by: Rick
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Replacement Shock Absorber Spring Kit for Titan/UFP Brake Actuators # TK71-758-00 is supposed to move slightly, and should be able to move by your own force. To test the shock absorber, it should measure 6-1/2" long when retracted, and 8" long when extended. If you install it and it still makes a loud clunk noise, then it could either be defective, installed incorrectly, or the wrong size chock absorber for your brake actuator.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Replacement Shock Absorber Spring Kit for Dexter Brake Actuators
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Shocks
- Dexter
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Square Pipe Mount Swivel Jack w Footplate - Weld On - Sidewind - 15-1/4" Travel - 3,000 lbs
- Shop: Replacement Shock for Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuators - Models DA10, DA16, DA20, and DA91
- Shop: Replacement Shock for Dexter Model 6 and 10 Brake Actuators
- Shop: Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly for Dexter Brake Actuators - Drum Brakes
- Shop: Replacement Shock Absorber for Dexter Model 60 Brake Actuators
- Search Results: 32306
- Search Results: karavan
- Search Results: master cylinder
- Search Results: jack
- Shop: Bulldog Square Swivel Jack w/ Round Pipe Mount - Sidewind - 15" Lift - 3,000 lbs
- Search Results: tjdp~5000s~flb
- Shop: Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly for Dexter Brake Actuators - Disc Brakes
- Q&A: Replacement Master Cylinder for Dexter Brake Actuator
- Video: Review of Demco Brake Actuator - Replacement Master Cylinder - 5672
- Q&A: What Actuator Will Replace My UFP A-60
- Q&A: Can I Use the Dexter Replacement Master Cylinder for Disc Brakes to Replace an A60 UFP Actuator
- Q&A: Surge Brake Actuator Repair for Titan Drum Brake Actuating Coupler
- Q&A: Troubleshooting UFP Surge Brake Coupler Operation
- Article: How to Bleed Your Trailer Surge Brakes
- Q&A: Availability of Inner Member of the Dexter DX 7.5L A-60 # DX89FR
- Q&A: Solution for Surge Trailer Brakes that Activate When Backing Trailer Up
- Search Results: ufp a 60 actuator
- Video: Review of Dexter Axle Brake Actuator - 099-175-20
- Search Results: ufp
- Shop: Camper Tie-Downs
- Article: Trailer Drum Brakes vs. Disc Brakes: Making the Decision
- Video: Titan Brake Actuator T1242600 Review
- Video: Titan Brake Assemblies Uni-Servo Wheel Cylinder Installation
- Video: Titan Trailer Brakes T0977600 Review