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demarko210 replied to the thread 1966 MFG Rebuild.

Believe me I want to start using this thing as soon as I can, but from my years of doing things if I rush I will always wish I would...

Apr 18, 2025
demarko210 reacted to airshot's post in the thread 1966 MFG Rebuild with Like.

You have far more patience than I , my friend !!

Apr 18, 2025
demarko210 replied to the thread 1966 MFG Rebuild.

Bump. Got back at it a few weeks ago. Decided before I lay the bones (still deciding my layout) in let me get the back to the transom...

Apr 17, 2025
demarko210 replied to the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2.

I tested the trailer out last Friday. I needed to pick up my boat from the marina and bring it back home. Done with that place:mad...

Apr 17, 2025
demarko210 reacted to ESGWheel's post in the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2 with Like.

Lots of good info here but I am going to suggest two things still warrant looking at. 1st with respect to bleeding using the vacuum...

Feb 18, 2025
demarko210 replied to the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2.

I purchase new calipers and a new 24" hose. The old calipers I will rebuild and place on my other single axle boat trailer that is in...

Feb 18, 2025
demarko210 replied to the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2.

Old friend of my brother had a Montclair with powerbrakes. Oh my gosh with a slight tap of the brake you almost hit your head on the...

Feb 18, 2025
demarko210 reacted to Lou C's post in the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2 with Like.

Agreed on the benefits of disc brakes, while I still have drums on my boat trailer it goes in the salt water only 2x per year. If I were...

Feb 18, 2025
demarko210 reacted to bruceb58's post in the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2 with Like.

You shouldn't even see them release much at all. Don't be too worried if one looks like it releases and the other one doesn't. That's...

Feb 18, 2025
demarko210 reacted to bruceb58's post in the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2 with Like.

Good you are doing it this way vs going over the frame. This is the proper way. I only bleed brakes with a pressure bleeder these days...

Feb 17, 2025
demarko210 replied to the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2.

Yes be able to move freely and not affected by the suspension moving up and down. So with the starboard caliper i finally got it to...

Feb 17, 2025
demarko210 replied to the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2.

Your image was what I wanted to do. It would match the longer hose running to the port side as it is on top of the axle with zip ties...
Feb 17, 2025
demarko210 reacted to bruceb58's post in the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2 with Like.

You need a small loop in the hose. It allows the brake line to absorb the deflection from the suspension. You do NOT want it on the top...

Feb 17, 2025
demarko210 reacted to Lou C's post in the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2 with Like.

A delaminated brake line can stop the return flow of brake fluid and fool you into thinking that the caliper is sticking when it’s not.

Feb 17, 2025
demarko210 replied to the thread Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2.

Back at the trailer everyone. Got my 2 new Dexter calipers 46304 in last Friday and went over yesterday to install them and here is what...
Feb 10, 2025

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