What Portion of Trailer Brake Line Has to be A Hard Line Vs. Flexible Line

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I have the titan model 6 drum brake actuator. Can I use a hard line all the way to the back of the master or do I need to go to a soft line before connecting to the hard line?

asked by: Andrew

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The only place you really need a flexible brake line is when you go from the frame of the trailer to the axle since the suspension allows movement there. Aside from that you can use all hard lines if you want since there won't be any movement anywhere else.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX83FR will replace your current brake actuator on your 2002 Four Winns Horizonte trailer. The Manual Lockout Key #DX94FR is sold separately.

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Answer 2

For a Four Winns Boat Trailer with Titan Aero 6000 Surge Brake Actuator, I recommend replacement using the Titan Zinc-Plated, Leverlock Brake Actuator part #099-175-20 which is ready to go as is and will be a great fit. The reason I recommend…

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Answer 3

The Dexter Brake Actuator part #099-175-20 replaced the Titan 60 that has a master cylinder with a fitting at the end. The fitting is a 3/16 inverted flare where the brake lines connect to. You do not need an extra fitting when you use the actuator.…

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Answer 4

If you are wanting to replace the entire surge brake actuator on your Four Winns Horizon 190 boat trailer then I have exactly what you will need. I recommend using the Dexter Disc Brake Actuator part #099-175-20. This actuator works with 2"…

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Answer 5

While there is not a manual or video available for the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit #KDBC225KIT I did find an expanded drawing of the parts of Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper #KDBC225S which should help so you can see how the pieces fit. The…

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Answer 6

Thank you for providing the picture. This appears to be the Lionshead Margay wheel based on the design. Since you have ST205/75R14 tires the correct wheel is the 14" x 5" #LH34VR. If you want a wheel and tire combo with the same Castle Rock…

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Answer 7

I attached a chart that has all of the recommended lug nut torque specs for trailer wheels. Based on your studs being 1/2 inch, your wheels being 15 inches in diameter, and your lug nuts being coned you would want to torque your lug nuts to 90-120 ft…

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Answer 8

Trailer wheel lug nuts that are 1/2-inch inside diameter typically have a 20-TPI thread pitch (20 threads per inch). Most lug nuts also use a 60-degree-coned profile like #CE11051, but a 90-degree like #STN569 is also available for 9/16-inch studs.…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Any of the Load Ranges you mentioned in your tire size of 205/75R15 would be adequate for your two 3,500 lb trailer axles but I would go with the Provider part #TTWTRTM2057515C which has an 1,830 lb max load weight capacity and has a higher speed…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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