Reset Breakaway Lever of Titan Surge Brake Actuator

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How do you reset the Breakaway lever once its been activated

asked by: Richard

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To release the breakaway lever of the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator # T4623800 you will need to use a screw driver to push the clip on the lever back towards the rear of the trailer while pushing the lever back to its original position.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Disc brake actuators like #T4747200 do not have a check valve in them or a device to keep pressure in the system like drum brake actuators do. On a drum brake actuator there is a check valve inside the master cylinder that regulates the amount of…

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Answer 2

With surge brakes, you have a brake actuator applying the needed pressure to the brakes but to be able to back up you will need to have a manual lockout or an electric lockout solenoid, like #T4748800, which will close when you shift the vehicle into…

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Answer 3

It sounds like you have 1 of 2 things going on. Either your tire is making contact with your trailer frame which is causing it to smoke, or you don't have enough grease on the inside of your hub so your bearings are causing all of that smoke. If…

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Answer 4

I will be happy to explain resetting the breakaway lever on the Titan Model 6 actuator, #T4747200. The manual states: Resetting the Break-away Lever: (Refer to the parts diagram in the instructions linked to the right). When the break-away lever…

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Answer 5

For 3,500 pound axle U-bolt kits like the Redline #APUBR-1 that use 1/2 inch hex nuts you will want to torque them down somewhere between 45 and 70 foot pounds. I have attached a great article on trailer suspension that includes this info along with…

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Answer 6

I spoke with a representative of Dexter who told me that the 4 mounting flange bolts on the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #K23-478-00 (left hand) and #K23-479-00 (right hand) who was unable to confirm the specific torque specs…

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Answer 7

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

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Answer 8

According to Dexter, the nut should be torqued to between 45-70 foot lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench close at hand, Tighten the bolts until the lock washer flattens, which will put you really close to the correct torque. We offer 4 nuts…

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Answer 9

To use with the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500 Pound Trailer Axles #SP-210275 I recommend the U-Bolt Kit #APUBR-1. The manufacturer doesn't list any specified torque specs for this kit but based on the size of the hardware (1/2 inch diameter…

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Answer 10

The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 7,000 lbs #23-181 and Left Hand #23-180 should should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs.

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Answer 11

I sure can Bob and thanks for the information! Since you have a Lippert 3,500 lbs axle you'll be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, you were looking at. These have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut…

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Answer 12

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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