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![]() QUESTION: On a hydraulic system, if there was any problem with one fitting or line would that mean the breaks on all four wheels (dual-axel trailer) would stop working? If the problem with the fitting allows all the fluid to be bled out of the master cylinder reservoir, then yes. All the wheel cylinders get their fluid supply from the master cylinder reservoir. The braking systems on each wheel are not isolated from each other. I've had exactly that happen. Had a small leak in a brake line connection somewhere on the trailer and didn't know about it. Eventually, the master cylinder reservoir was bled essentially dry. At that point, no trailer brakes. Makes for an interesting discovery on a 14K+ pound boat and trailer rig. Found the leaking connection, tightened it, refilled the reservoir, and was good to go again. System self bled the air in the lines during the next several braking attempts. |
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