Tie Down G5 - Manual (Page 7)

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Brake
Flange
Rotor/Hub
Mounting
Bracket
Caliper
Slider Pin
Bolts & Nyloc Nuts
Swivel Brake
Line Connector
Brake Line
Brake
Flange
Rotor/Hub
Mounting
Bracket
Caliper
Slider Pin
Bolts & Nyloc Nuts
Swivel Brake
Line Connector
Brake Line
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. Torque slider pins to 40 ft.
lbs. NOTE: The slider pins come pre-coated with Loctite®. If the slider pins are
installed then REMOVED for any reason the threads must be cleaned and a new coat
of “permanent” Loctite® must be applied.
13. Caliper has a swivel inlet connector for the brake hose and a stainless steel bleeder
valve. The bleeder valve should have the top or highest position on the caliper.
Position the swivel brake connector so that the brake line easily connects to the
caliper. Tighten the bolt on the swivel connector to 20 ft. lbs.
14. Connect the flexible brake line to the swivel connector.
15. Repeat this assembly for the other wheels.
16. Install tire/wheel assembly(s), tighten wheel nuts to Trailer manufacturer or wheel
manufacture’s specifications. Test wheel for excessive tightness or excessive play.
Re-tension spindle nut if necessary.
17. Bleed brakes according to the trailer actuator’s instructions.
18. Road test vehicle in a safe place before traveling on main roads in traffic.
VERY IMPORTANT,
RE-CHECK LUG NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE AFTER 25 MILES OF USE.