What is the Total Tongue Travel for the 2011 Titan 6 Actuator

Published 12/16/2024

Question:

What is the in/out tongue travel no brake to hard brake on the 2011 Titan 6 actuator?

asked by: Walt C

Expert Reply:

Hey Walt!

I don't have this spec but I can check and see Dexter Axle knows it. Can I ask why you're needing to know it? Is something broken or are you thinking something isn't working properly?

expert reply by: Jon G

Walt C.

12/16/2024

I'm hoping to replace the reverse solenoid, that will require refilling and bleeding the brake line. I can move the actuator by hand about 1/2 inch and see it work fluid in the master cylinder. If that is full travel, then I don't need some other mechanical advantage to move it several inches. I see people online using levers, come-alongs, even the truck hitch to pump brake fluid. That seems unnecessary, or else I'm missing something. Thanks.

Jon G.

12/16/2024

@WaltC Got it - very reasonable! While I don't have that distance, I can confidently say the tongue should be actuating more than 1/2", and you shouldn't be able to move it fully by hand unless you either have a leak or you are a competitor for World's Strongest Man. It's similar to pumping the brakes on your vehicle until you start to feel the pressure build up - initially it's super easy, but as you pump the brakes it gets way more difficult. I'd also like to mention that when you're bleeding your brakes you'll need to put more fluid in the reservoir so keep some on hand for this project if you don't already have some.

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