M101a2 Surge brake shock change

[DUHON]

I got the shock in. I looked at the exploded parts diagram. Has anyone ever changed one of these out? Where should I start? Any tips?

Thanks

 

[drgreg]

HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (CONTINUED)
See if this helps.

 

[emmado22]

I'd start by reading the TM.

 

[DUHON]

drgreg...you da man!! I just finished getting it changed and gave her a test drive!!! You provided exactly what I needed.

Thanks!!

What a great bunch of folks on this forum.

I purchased the shock from Croft trailer supply 800-426-8159 $47.95 plus shipping.

 

[drgreg]

Glad I could help.

 

[therealsundance]

where did you get the shock?

 

[DUHON]

Croft Trailer Supply

 

[rosco]

Did the shock smooth out the ride? How much? Mine is a little jerky, in and around parking lots, or traffic. It seems some of that is normal though? I just repacked the wheel bearings, mostly because
I tried to adjust the brakes and found that the adjusters were in backwards. I'm wondering how smoot the application should be? Thanks

 

[DUHON]

The shock got rid of a lot of the jerking. When I hit the brakes hard the trailer stopes smoothly along with the truck. If you can push the lunete in easy then change the shock.

Good luck.

 

[tc399]

I got the shock in. I looked at the exploded parts diagram. Has anyone ever changed one of these out? Where should I start? Any tips?

Thanks

I have. It's pretty easy. Can you tell me where to get more M101/M116 hitch shocks/surge brake cylinders?

 

[DUHON]

You can click the link a few replies up for the shock. For the master cylinder, do a search and there is a good one about napa part numbers etc.

 

[tc399]

Thanks, Alabama! I appreciate it.

T

 

[tc399]

I got the shock in. I looked at the exploded parts diagram. Has anyone ever changed one of these out? Where should I start? Any tips?

Thanks

I'd like the part number for the shock, please. I can give you detailed instructions on removing, rebuilding and replacing the hitch if you wish - the TM doesn't cover it sufficiently.

 

[tc399]

In fact, I have one apart on the floor if you want pictures as well.