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I AM INSTALLING A NEW COMPLETE

I AM INSTALLING A NEW COMPLETE HYDRAULIC DRUM KIT WITH A NEW ACTUATOR LINES EVERYTHING MY QUESTION IS DO I HAVE TO BLEED THE LINES AND HOW DRIVING AND BRAKING?
 
"Yes, you bleed the brake line

"Yes, you bleed the brake lines starting with the one farthest from the master cylinder. Keep fliud in the reservior."
 
Hector M
Best is to have some

Hector M
Best is to have someone in the truck putting it in reverse when you want to do a bleed. That will load up the master cylinder ram.
Bert
 
"If the shock absorber is bein

"If the shock absorber is being replaced, take it off and use a large screwdriver like a pump handle against the piston, jam it in place, bleed the first screw and repeat. BTDT

You'll know you need a new shock if the trailer slams into the rear when stopping and jerks when moving."
 
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