How to Properly Bleed Trailer Brakes

Question:

Do you have a video for the Titan brake actuator T43397007K and how to bleed the brakes. I have just installed new drum brakes and this new actuator. Would like to see how to effectively bleed the brakes. Thank you.

asked by: Brandon

Expert Reply:

We have exactly what you are looking for. I have attached a detailed demonstration video on bleeding the brakes on a trailer for you to check out.

As a general summary, you will first top of the master cylinder with appropriate fluid. To pump the fluid from the master cylinder, you can unbolt the plate that holds the lever into place and then use the lever to actuate the master cylinder and force the fluid through.

Next you will find the bleeder valve and open it. Take a rubber hose, slide it into the bleeder itself and then run the other end to a clean container. You will want to use a clear container as this will allow you to see if any air bubbles rise up during the process. If there are no bubbles, that means there is no air and the system is just full of fluid.

Start on the wheel cylinder closest to the T where it splits off. When you get clear fluid running out through the bleeder valve and no bubbles, you can pull it back and hold it there and then shut off the bleeder valve.

expert reply by: Chris R