Does Brake Line Have to be Cut When Adding Coupler Hinge Kit
Question:
I installed a Fulton swing tongue on my boat trailer. I had to disconnect my hydraulic brakes. The swing tongue is 26” from split to center of ball. I want to cut my main metal brake line and install flex line and reconnect to actuator and to the now cut metal brake line. What part or parts do I need? Or do you have a complete kit that will do all this?
asked by: Ryan K
Expert Reply:
The flexible line part # T0980100 is designed to thread directly into the back of a surge brake actuator.
Instead of cutting your current hard brake line you would want to coil the metal line to move the fitting back so that you can use the flex line there.
There are some simple little pipe benders that you can get at a hardware store that will allow you to bend steel lines without kinking them. You can usually do it by hand by carefully bending the line around something like a soda or coffee can. You always want the highest point in the brake line to be at the master cylinder. So when you coil the line you want it to spiral down to the wheel.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Hydraulic Brake Line with Fittings - 25" Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 25 Inch Long
- Brake Lines
- Flexible Brake Hose
- Brake Line Components
- Dexter
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Dexter Hydraulic Brake Line with Fittings - 25" Long
- Video: Titan Trailer Brakes T0980100 Review
- Video: Demco Trailer Brakes DM5424 Review
- Q&A: Flexible Brake Line Compatible With Demco Brake Line Kit For Using With Swing Away Trailer Tongue
- Q&A: Adding Hydraulic Surge Brakes To a Demco Tow Dolly
- Search Results: trailer brake lines
- Search Results: flexible hydraulic brake lines
- Shop: Demco Flexible Brake Hose - Solid Male and Solid Female Fittings - 12" Long
- Shop: Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Hose - FIF and 90-Degree Male Fittings w/ Stainless Flares - 1.5'
- Shop: Hydraulic Flex Hose - 18" long
- Shop: Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Hose - 3/16" Male Fittings w/ Stainless Flares - 1/8" ID - 20'
- Q&A: Length of Titan # T0980100 Hydraulic Brake Hose
- Q&A: Brake Line Fittings for 70LB Brake Actuator
- Q&A: Install Tips for Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3 x 5 on 2 x 4 Trailer Tongue
- Shop: Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator - Drum - Multi-Fit Ball - Bolt On - 7,000 lbs
- Search Results: tongue extension
- Search Results: trailer tongue hinge
- Search Results: tongue weight scale
- Shop: Powerbuilt Brake Bleeder - Master Kit
- Q&A: Flexible Brake Line For Fold Away Coupler Hinge Kit
- Q&A: Selecting Replacement Boat Trailer Coupler for Four Winns Trailer
- Video: Bleeding Brakes Demonstration
- Search Results: fender steps
- Search Results: trailer steps
- Video: Titan Brake Actuator - Surge Brake Actuator - T43397007K Review
- Article: How to Bleed Your Trailer Surge Brakes
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
on Accessories and Parts
