“G5” Stainless Steel Disc Brake Owner’s Manual
Stainless Steel Disc Brake Instructions The advantages disc brakes have over drum brakes include: • Greater fade resistance • Self-cleaning • Self-adjusting • Less maintenance • Greater stopping power • Easy visual inspection without removing any parts Tie Down Engineering G5 Stainless Steel disc brakes with aluminum caliper have many exclusive features not found on automotive type brakes modified for trailer use. Please visit our web site www.tiedown.com for further information on features and benefits.
Stainless Steel Disc Brake Instructions Should you feel that the tow vehicle brakes or trailer brakes are not working properly; have the tow vehicle and trailer brake system inspected. Make sure your trailer’s GVWR is within the tow vehicles capacity. If your trailer has multiple axles, verify that the GVWR of the trailer does not exceed the capacity of the brakes, which is 3750 lbs on 10-inch (5 lug) brakes and 6000 lbs on 12-inch (6 lug) brakes, per axle. Some states require brakes on all axles.
“G5” Installation/Replacement Instructions for 9.6” 5-Lug Stainless Steel Disc Brakes 1. Elevate the trailer on a level surface using the trailer manufacturer’s instructions. Always use jack stands for support. Do not depend on a jack to support the trailer. Block wheels to keep trailer from rolling. 2. If installation is on a completed trailer, remove tire/wheel. 3. Disc Brakes require the use of flexible brake lines attached to the caliper.
Slider Pin Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket Brake Line Caliper Caliper Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket Brake Line Bolt & Nyloc Nut Bolt & Nyloc Nut Brake Flange Brake Bolt & Nyloc Nut Flange Brake Flange Brake Flange Slide caliper/mounting bracket over rotor Bolt & Nyloc Nut Bolt mounting bracket to the brake flange 10. Slide the assembled caliper onto the slider pins. Attach the assembled mounting plate to the brake flanges on the axle, after sliding the caliper over the stainless steel rotor.
“G5” Installation/Replacement Instructions for 12” 6-Lug Stainless Steel Disc Brakes 1. Elevate the trailer on a level surface using the trailer manufacturer’s instructions. Always use jack stands for support. Do not depend on a jack to support the trailer. Block wheels to keep trailer from rolling. 2. If installation is on a completed trailer, remove tire/wheel. 3. Disc Brakes require the use of flexible brake lines attached to the caliper.
Bolts & Nyloc Bolts Nuts & Nyloc Nuts Caliper Caliper Swivel Brake Swivel Brake Line Connector Line Connector Brake Line Brake Slider Pin Slider P Slide the caliper over the mounting bracket and rotor Install and tighten the slider pins to 40 ft. lbs. Attach brake lines 11. Slide the G5 caliper over the rotor and between both brake pads 12. Install slider pins. Clean and apply Loctite® to threads on the mounting plate. Be careful not to get Loctite® on slider pins or bushings.
Swivel Brake Line Connector Caliper Slider Pin 9.6” Mounting Bracket G5 Stainless Steel Disc Brake Assembly Spindle Nut/Bolt Intergal Style Rotor Brake Flange Stainless Steel Rotor Swivel Brake Line Connector Caliper Slider Pin Mounting Bracket 11.
Replacing Brake Pads 1. Elevate the trailer on a level surface using the trailer manufacturer’s instructions. Always use jack stands for support. Do not depend on a jack to support the trailer. Block wheels to keep trailer from rolling. 2. Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Inspect the rotor surface. Check for excessive wear or grooves that may affect braking. Original rotor thickness is .313 in.; minimum thickness is .25 in. 3. Inspect brake pads. Minimum thickness is 3/32°±.
4A 2D 4B 4C 5 4D 2 2D 2A 2B 2C 3 16 15 1 14 13 17 12 11 10 9 8 6 6 6 6 7 9 3,500# Axle, 9.6” Rotor Mounting Bracket 7 6,000# Axle, 11.
G5 - Stainless Steel Disc Brake Kits # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Stainless Steel Rotor w/GalvXL Hub Caliper Assembly 2A Piston 2B Piston Rubber Boot 2C Piston Seal 2D Bronze Busings Ceramic/Stainless Steel Brake Pads Adjustable Banjo Assembly 4A Stainless Steel Banjo Bolt 4B Copper Crush Washer 4C Brass Banjo Fitting 4D O-Ring Stainless Steel Bleed Valve(1) Stainless Steel Slider Pins (2) Mounting Bracket with slider pins installed Dust Cap Super Lube Dust Cap Super Lube Ru
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