How To Bleed Brakes on Atwood 84132 Hydraulic Brake Actuator

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How do I bleed my brake lines on a Atwood actuator # 84132. I was told a Screw driver may be used to manipulate the valve. ? Thank you in advance!

asked by: Richard S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I do not see anywhere that you would be able to use a screw driver on the Atwood 84132 to activate the actuator. Instead you could simply use a 2"x4" as in the image below with the safety chains. Then when you push the top of the board in it would activate the actuator.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Method For Bleeding Surge Brakes
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Answer 1

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the photo. That is a great help for getting you the correct replacement. I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator - Drum Brakes - Zinc Plated - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs #DM72VR for a zinc plated option. This coupler does not…

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Answer 3

Hello Josh. The TieDown 660 Hydraulic Actuator is a surge brake actuator. The Dexter Adapter Module #DX35FR is only for electric-over-hydraulic actuators, so this is not going to solve your problem. If the brakes are not functioning, I would have to…

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Answer 4

The tethered pin on the Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator part #099-175-20 is what will be used to secure the hitch ball inside the trailer coupler. If you're looking for security then this can be replaced with the etrailer Surge Brake…

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Answer 5

Sounds like you replaced a hydraulic brake line and now the trailer brakes do not seem to be working. Typically when this happens it's because the brakes need to be bled. When you open up a brake line it allows air to get in the lines which will…

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Answer 6

You are correct that the Atwood 85736 master cylinder cannot be replaced so you would need a new actuator, and the closest replacement for a drum brake actuator is from Demco: - Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs…

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Answer 7

A replacement coupler option that is very similar to the existing coupler on your EZ Loader Trailer is the Dexter DX7.5L A-60, Drum, 2 Inch Ball Brake Actuator #DX33FR. Dexter acquired UFP, so actuator is essentially an updated version of your…

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Answer 8

Since Atwood went out of business none of their actuator (or other product) replacement parts are available unfortunately, so your only real option to having a working actuator is to replace the entire unit. I am attaching a link to our selection of…

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Answer 9

The correct replacement for a Demco Master Cylinder 05680-C is the Replacement Master Cylinder part #5650. I spoke with Demco to confirm this for you.

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Answer 10

The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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Answer 11

Brake systems are not dependent on the hub bolt pattern. So you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA for 12 inch hub/drums or #AKEBRK-35-SA for 10 inch hub/drums. Then use #10-1-1 wire sold by the foot for your brake magnet wiring.…

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Answer 12

I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for your…

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