✅ Expanded Usage Information for EZ Loader 24" Hydraulic Brake Line (250-041438)

The EZ Loader 24-inch Hydraulic Brake Line with Male Fittings is a pre-assembled steel brake line designed for EZ Loader trailer braking systems that use hydraulic surge brakes. This short-length hard line is commonly used to connect:

• The main trailer brake line to a caliper flex hose

• A T-fitting to a short run between axle points

• The surge actuator outlet to the next steel line section

• The axle drop area, where flexible hose transitions to rigid steel line

This brake line is pre-flared and includes factory-installed male inverted flare fittings, making installation clean, consistent, and leak-free compared to aftermarket cut-to-length brake lines.

⭐ Where This 24" Line Is Typically Installed

This specific length is frequently found in:

✔ Single-Axle EZ Loader Trailers

Used to bridge short distances between the actuator or junction block and the first flex hose.

✔ Tandem-Axle EZ Loader Trailers

Often used:

• Between the hydraulic T-fitting and the front axle

• Between axles to balance hydraulic pressure

• Near the frame rail bends where short, rigid connections are needed

✔ Disc Brake Systems

Used to transition from rigid line → flexible brake hose at each caliper.

✔ Drum Brake Systems

Used to connect drum wheel cylinders to the main hydraulic line.

🚤 Why This Part Matters on a Boat Trailer

Marine trailers experience:

• Constant road spray

• Saltwater exposure

• Flexing between frame and axles

• Corrosion at fittings and flares

• Pressure spikes from surge actuators

A 24-inch steel brake line is the perfect length for tight spaces and short runs that require:

• A corrosion-resistant steel line

• Exact OEM fitting size

• Clean routing without kinks

• Proper hydraulic pressure delivery

Replacing damaged, rusted, or leaking brake lines helps maintain:

• Correct braking pressure

• Straight stopping performance

• Safety during towing

• Compliance with DOT and manufacturer standards

🛠 Installation Notes

• Pre-flared inverted flare fittings = no threading adapters needed

• Install with brake-safe thread lubricant (not sealant)

• Route along frame rail to avoid pinch points

• Replace worn or rusted flexible hoses at the same time

• Bleed system after installation

• Works with both drum and disc setups

📏 Technical Specs (Helpful for marine customers)

• Length: 24 inches

• Fittings: Male inverted flare (standard EZ Loader brake thread)

• Material: Coated steel brake tubing

• System type: Hydraulic surge braking systems

• Pressure rating: Suitable for disc and drum brake PSI ranges

🧩 Compatible With

• EZ Loader galvanized trailers

• EZ Loader aluminum I-beam trailers

• Disc brake conversions

• UFP / Kodiak / Tie-Down Engineering setups (standard marine fittings)

• Trailer frames with tight routing sections that require short hard lines

🔧 Common Symptoms Requiring Replacement

Customers typically buy this part when they notice:

• Brake fluid leaks at fittings

• Soft pedal / weak braking from surge coupler

• Rusted or pitted brake lines

• Damage from road debris

• Upgrading to stainless/flexible lines and needing transition hardware

• Replacing the actuator, calipers, or T-fitting