Hydraulic brake actuator (trailer tonque) repair….anyone?

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March 6, 2012 at 10:32 pm #462397

fishmagnet
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I broke the breakaway cable on my UFP A-60 actuator. Before I order a replacement cable from UFP I thought Id ask…….Does anyone have any experience taking these things apart and working on them?The directions on their website seem pretty straightforward, but Im concerned about tearing it apart and struggling to get it back together.Or should I just forget about it and let the safety chains do the work, if ever needed?

March 6, 2012 at 10:57 pm #462399

brewcat
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When I removed mine to change it, it turned into a puzzle at first. When removing it it sort of fell apart without me getting a good eye on how it was put together. In the end, it went together easily after studying it some. It goes back together, easier, with 4 hands, when a person is doing it for the first time. Good luck.

March 7, 2012 at 3:15 am #462402

PhilAddison
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I did one a long time ago and it seemed like a PITA. If I was to do one today, a lot would come back to me since Ive done it in the past. And as brewcat stated…………….4 hands would probably make it easier. And the thing might be put together a little different than 10 years ago too.

March 8, 2012 at 12:56 am #462404

1stinLA
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Take your time and you should be fine, I had to rebuild mine a few years ago because the neighborhood kids had broken mine when the school bus stop was my driveway.

March 8, 2012 at 4:35 pm #462408

fishmagnet
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UFP manual suggests re-assembly best done with unit upside down. Thats gonna be tough as the winch and winch bracket are welded onto the swing-arm assembly with the tongue- actuator.Couldnt find any video tutorials on youtube eitherIf I didnt have to also bleed the brakes afterwards, Id be a little more enthusiatic about starting on this project.

March 8, 2012 at 8:51 pm #462412

jhva
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Its really not that big of a deal. Assemble upside down, turn over slide pins in and your done. When I did mine I didnt unhook the brake lines. There was enough slack to not have to. And I did it with just 2 hands. If you are mechanically inclined and have good motor skills you should have no prblems.

March 9, 2012 at 1:52 am #462414

RatherBfishing
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If you decide to disaassemble it. be sure to check the relief hole in the master cylinder. it is very small and will clog with “mud”. this hole removes residual pressure to you brakes. if it is clogged, your brakes will stay engaged and get very very hot.
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