Could Trailer Tandem Brake Line Kit be Used on Truck

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SINCE THESE ARE SAE APPROVED WOULD THE KODIAK HYDRAULIC LINES BE ABLE TO BE USED ON A VEHICLE ?

asked by: RICHARD

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Expert Reply:

Normally trailer brake lines are only used on trailers. However, if your vehicle has brake line fittings that match what the part # 18TA-BLKIT has and the psi of the system does not exceed 1,600 psi this line could work for you as these are SAE approved.

The line has an inner diameter of 1/8 inch, the fitting size is 3/16 and the thread size is 3/8-24.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The majority of our brake line fittings are made from brass which are a bit different than the steel brake line fittings you might be familiar with on a passenger vehicle. Generally speaking, the cause of these brass brake line fittings leaking is…

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Answer 2

The majority of brake line installations we do in our shop match the first method you have in the photo, labeled "Branch". We also prefer to use rubber hoses as they are easier to work with and there won't be an issue if you end up with…

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Answer 3

I believe what you mentioned is a standard way of running trailer brake lines on a tandem trailer. I attached a diagram for the brake line kit part #18TA-BLKIT and how it normally connects to a trailer. The main feed line runs to the first axle where…

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Answer 4

There are several brake lines in varying lengths and sizes between your disc brake assembly and the surge brake coupler on your trailer. I am not sure which one you are looking for but if you can pinpoint this for me I may have some better advice for…

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Answer 5

How long of a line do you need? Do you know what size you need? The most common size is 3/16 inch like part #BH-3MFS-4-5 which is 54 inches long.

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Answer 6

Sounds like you are trying to install the wrong brake line to the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper #KDBC225S that you mentioned. The fitting size needs to be 3/16 inch like what comes with the #18TA-BLKIT. Since I don't know what brake lines you have…

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Answer 7

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195 along with the wiring harness #3063-P is all that is needed to add your controller to your Sprinter with Factory Trailer Plug. Since you are not getting power, you should check fuse F55 which is…

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Answer 8

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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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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