ShoreLand'r SLRB40TABBXLW User Manual
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Midwest Industries, Inc.
Ida Grove, IA 51445
800.859.3028
www.shorelandr.com
0003734
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12/06/06
ONE AXLE BRAKE INSTALLATION
Locate the rubber hose coming out of a hole in the inside
rear of the right side frame near the axle position. Route the
hose over to the axle and insert it into the larger outer hole
in the brake hose mounting bracket. Route it down to the
caliper where it will be attached in the brass block.
Remove the plastic plug from the port in the brass block on
the right brake caliper. Thread the brake hose just routed
down from the side frame into the port where the plastic plug
was just removed. Tighten.
Hand-tighten the fitting on the end of the frame brake hose
to the side fitting of the brake caliber.
Attach the axle brake hose to the bottom fitting on the brake
caliber. Tighten all hose end fittings with a wrench. Tighten
1/4 turn once the flares are bottomed out. Repeat on other
(left) caliper.
If the connection leaks while bleeding, tighten only enough
to stop the leak.
Over-tightening will permanently damage the flare of the
brass fitting causing the fitting to leak.
ATTACHING AXLE HOSE TO SPRING PLATE
It is important that the brake hose on each end of the axle
be attached to the spring plate to eliminate the loops that are
formed in the hose when it is attached to the calipers. Doing
so will eliminate the possibility of the hose getting caught or
damaged while towing.
Locate one of the hose clamps. Spread open the clamp so
it can be slipped around the hose in the loop that is formed
under the spring as it is routed to the caliper. Once in posi-
tion, squeeze the clamp back together.
Raise the hose clamp and the loop up until the hose clamp
is on top of the spring bracket raising the loop up so it is on
the back side of the axle. Align the hole in the clamp with
the hole in the rear of the spring bracket between the two
U-bolts.
Place a No. 10 flat washer on a No. 10 x 1” machine bolt.
Insert the bolt into the clamp, then down through the spring
bracket. Place on another No. 10 flat washer and secure
with a No. 10 hex nut. Tighten.
Repeat this process on the other loop on the other end of
the axle.
Please refer to the following web address for more information:
FRAME BRAKE LINE
Place the rubber grommet around the brake hose and in-
sert it into the hole in the brake hose mounting bracket. The
grommet will protect the hose from abrasion as well as re-
tain it from sliding down while being towed. Enough slack
should be left in the brake hose from the hose mounting
clamp and the axle to allow the axle to move freely without
the hose rubbing on the spring or any other steel part. All
additional hose above the brake hose mounting clamp and
the side frame hole can be pushed back into the side frame
for protection from the elements.
In the event that the axle position is at some distance from
the hole in the side frame where the brake hose is routed
from, two additional hose mounting clamps and self-tapping
screws are provided to attach the brake hose to the inside
of the side frame. Bend the hose mounting clamps open far
enough so the hose can be slid inside the clamp. Once the
hose is inside, bend the clamps back shut so it forms around
the brake hose. Position the two clamps on the inside of the
side frame spaced so there is an equal distance between
the hole where the brake hose comes out of the side frame
and the brake hose mounting clamp. Using the self-tapping
screws, drill them into the side frame to secure the clamps in
place. Tighten until the screws are fully in. This will grip the
brake hose and keep it from moving.
All bleeding to the line is to be done through the bleeders on
the calipers.
Fill the actuator reservoir with brake fluid and bleed the line
per the instructions in the brake manual.
DUAL AXLE BRAKE INSTALLATION
If your trailer is equipped with dual axle brakes connect the
line to the axle as follows:
Locate the 18” brake line hose for the second axle.
Remove the plastic plug from the port in the brass block on
the right brake caliper. Thread the brake hose male end into
the block and tighten to either 6-8 ft. lb. or 72-96 in. lb. of
torque.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Over tightening will cause the
brass block to crack and then leak. Secure the hose to the
brake hosemounting bracket with the U-shaped hose clip.
Locate the brass tee connector. Screw the male port of the
tee into the brake line hose. Tighten. Next connect the side
frame hose into the top port on the tee. Connect the two ax-
les together using the 42” brake hose supplied. Thread one
end of the hose into the brass tee just installed. Route the
line over to the second axle, and insert it into the larger outer
hole in the brake hose mounting bracket. Route it down to
the caliper where it will be attached.
Remove the plug from the port in the brass block on the
right brake caliper. Thread the brake hose just routed down
from the side frame into the port where the plug was just
removed. Tighten.
Hand-tighten the fitting on the end of the 42” brake hose to
the side fitting of the brake caliber.
Attach the axle brake hose to the bottom fitting on the brake
caliber. Tighten all hose end fittings with a wrench. Tighten