Topic: 1995 Pantera II tandem trailer – tongue removal

Participant

OK guys, I have a 95 Pantera II with the trandem trailer. Im trying to figure out home to remove the tongue from the trailer so i can fit it in the garage. The physical removal of the tongue is as easy as unhooking the winch strap from the boat, taking the pin out, and sliding it off. BUT, my question is in reference to the brake line coupler that is attached directly below the winch. It doesnt appear to be a quick-connect, and I would assume disconnecting it would allow air in anyway. The coupler itself is metal and has rubber tubing that connects directly to the master cylinder on the far end of the tongue. The metal coupling is also inside a bracket that is welded to the trailer, and fits inside the bracket where it connects to the metal brake line that goes back towards the tires. I envision being able to remove the tongue everytime it goes in the garage, so at least once a weekend. Im hoping it doesnt require a major change to actually function as I intend. It cant be that complicated can it? What am I missing? All help is greatly appreciated!!!!

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Keymaster

Those were a “Zero Air Inclusion” coupler which was custom made with o-rings that were impervious to brake fluid. They have a slip collar and the internal coupling has flat faces that allow the coupler to work without air in the lines. They work pretty well new, though do age some. We no longer have the parts, we dont think? Though the manufacturer is stamped on the slip collar. They may still offer the coupling, probably not with the DOT-3 resistant o-rings though. The brand was a Schrader, Schwegerer? Or something like that? We recomend trying to lube it before trying to use it. They do corrode from brake fluid and fail, so lubing it and soaking the parts may save it before you disconnect the slip coupling. Some folks have run a longer flex lines, or joined them, and tucked the lines into the removable tongue to store the lines. Though you can not totally detach the coupler then.