bleeding actuator brakes

[CBR]

I have a trailer for a 2004 Stratos bass boat that I need to bleed the actuator brakes on the trailer and I can't seem to find instructions on how to do this online.

Anyone care to assist in sharing some light on how to do this? I have air in my lines and need to get fluid through them.

thx
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[fishman]

Hey Craig.

Give the guys at Lee's marine a shout. They have helped me out over the phone a couple of times and were more than happy to do it.
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[N.E.T.O.]

1. It's a two man job, so if you don't already have a helper, go get one.
2. crack the bleeders from the wheel cylinders and find a way to pump the master cylinder at the . Sometimes you can do it without removing anything, sometimes you have to remove stuff. Usually a bar can be strategically placed somewhere to effectively pump the master cylinder.
3. I usually leave one of the bleeders on the wheel cylinders tight, then loosen (actually remove) the other bleeder. Have the helper hold light pressure with his/her finger over the bleeder port, while you pump the master cylinder. Basically you want your helper to allow fluid/air to escape when the master cylinder is pumped in, and not allow air to get sucked back in when the master cylinder is released.
4. Once you get fluid, have the helper put the bleeder screw back in. At this point you want to "pump up" the master cylinder 3 or 4 pumps while the bleeder is closed.
5. Holding the master cylinder pumped in, have your assistant crack the bleeder. Once the air/fluid has escaped, have him/her tighten it back up BEFORE YOU RELEASE YOUR PRESSURE ON THE MASTER CYLINDER.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no more air is coming out.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wheel.
8. Make sure you keep the master cylinder full during this procedure, otherwise you have to start over again!

Randy
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