How To Bleed Brakes Using Demco DA20 Hydraulic Brake Actuator

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Firs of all I bought the Demco 20 ton unit and realized ther is no installation manual, Can I have one sent to me? And if you don’t have one , how can your company think that is a good idea?

asked by: Thomas S

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Expert Reply:

I have attached for you below a photo which goes over the bleeding procedure for the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part # DM8204311. I have also emailed you a copy of the installation instructions straight from Demco's site.

expert reply by: Conner L

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How To Bleed Brakes Using Demco DA20 Hydraulic Brake Actuator
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