Slow loss of trailer hydraulic fluid

BULLWARKS

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I have a single axle LoadRite trailer with surge brakes. I'm slowly loosing hydraulic fluid. I don't see ant sign of it where I park. any ideas?
 

Scott Danforth

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Wheel cylinders would be my first thought. If the line is run thru the frame, a rusty line in the frame is second thought
 

alldodge

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+1 agree with wheel cylinder. It leaks a little and the brake shoes are soaking up the fluid. Once they get saturated you will see them drip.
 

NHGuy

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inspect the master, lines and wheel cyls. If you can't see it on the outside it's the wheel cylinder in the drum,
 

BULLWARKS

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Thanks for the posts. I'm bringing it to a certified LoadRite mechanic. Ill suggest he check the cyls
 
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