Tie Down G5 - Manual (Page 9)

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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°±. Pads should be replaced if less
then minimum thickness.
9.6” G5 Brake Pad Replacement
4. Remove the caliper by first removing the four mounting bolts from the mounting
bracket and brake flange. Lift the mounting bracket and caliper assembly off of the
rotor. Be careful to hold the caliper in place so that it does not fall and pull on the
brake hose The inside pad is spring loaded in the caliper piston. Pry this pad out
gently with a flat blade screwdriver. The outside pad is held in place with a center
mounted spring tab. After removing the inside pad, the outside pad can be pulled
from the caliper.
5. Clean the rotor with a brake cleaning spray. Replace brake pads in the reverse
order. For ease of assembly, make sure the piston in the caliper is fully depressed
into the caliper.
6. Re-attach the mounting bracket to the axle brake flange, sliding the caliper over
the rotor. Tighten the four mounting bracket bolts. Torque bolts to 40 lbs.
7. Should you remove the slider pins for any reason, clean the threads on the slider
bolt and mounting plate and apply a coating of Loctite or similar brand of thread
lock. Tighten slider pins to 40 ft lbs. DO NOT REASSEMBLE WITHOUT APPLYING
LOCTITE® TO THE SLIDER PIN THREADS AND THE BACKING PLATE. SLIDER
PINS WITH OUT LOCKTITE® APPLIED COULD BACK OUT AND CAUSE
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR BRAKES AND TRAILER.
12” G5 Brake Pad Replacement
4. Remove the caliper by first removing the two slider pins from the mounting
bracket. Be careful to hold the caliper in place so that it does not fall and pull
on the brake hose. The inside pad is spring loaded in the caliper piston. Pry this
pad out gently with a flat blade screwdriver. The outside pad is held in place with
a center mounted spring tab. After removing the inside pad, the outside pad can be
pulled from the caliper.
5. Clean the rotor with a brake cleaning spray. Replace brake pads in the reverse
order. For ease of assembly, make sure the piston in the caliper is fully depressed
into the caliper.
6. Re-attach the caliper to the mounting bracket, sliding the caliper over the rotor.
Before installing the slider pins, the threads must be cleaned and a new coat
of “permanent” Loctite® must be applied. 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.
Replacing Brake Pads