Brake Line Placement for TT Disc Brakes
Most trailer installation pics and videos I've seen show flex hydraulic brake lines run from the frame rail to the caliper assembly, mere inches from the side of the tire. On my truck I noticed s...
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Irelands child, looks like you're more than ready when spring rolls around. Thanks for elaborating on your planning and preparation. It's helpful. As for us, we're hoping we don't have to wait till spring. We're in the desert SW where sunny days with reasonably warm temps are still in the foreseeable forecast.
I called Kodiak directly about their flexible line kits. I spoke to a gentleman who said he actually installs these kits in the TX area. He said if flexible lines longer than 20 ft. are used for the primary run, braking action can get a little delayed or spongy---20 ft. or less supposedly not an issue. Like you, I'm not going to take any chances. Even though my primary run is going to be around 17 ft., I still have plans to use metal. I'll also be terminating into the caliper assemblies and actuator using flexible lines. If for no other reason than to facilitate any R&R down the road.
Although I appear to be focusing on the installation itself, have to admit I'm also concerned about safely jacking up my 5r for this installation. I want to get my jack stands as close to the brake assemblies as possible to prevent any unnecessary flexing of the axle tube. To do this requires placing my bottle jacks inboard on the axle about 12-14 inches (from the brake assemblies) in order to place the jackstands. I'm hoping that's not an issue. At some point the bottle jack can be placed too far inboard on the axle, which could cause bending and flexing of the axle tube.
As always, thanks to everyone for their helpful replies!
I called Kodiak directly about their flexible line kits. I spoke to a gentleman who said he actually installs these kits in the TX area. He said if flexible lines longer than 20 ft. are used for the primary run, braking action can get a little delayed or spongy---20 ft. or less supposedly not an issue. Like you, I'm not going to take any chances. Even though my primary run is going to be around 17 ft., I still have plans to use metal. I'll also be terminating into the caliper assemblies and actuator using flexible lines. If for no other reason than to facilitate any R&R down the road.
Although I appear to be focusing on the installation itself, have to admit I'm also concerned about safely jacking up my 5r for this installation. I want to get my jack stands as close to the brake assemblies as possible to prevent any unnecessary flexing of the axle tube. To do this requires placing my bottle jacks inboard on the axle about 12-14 inches (from the brake assemblies) in order to place the jackstands. I'm hoping that's not an issue. At some point the bottle jack can be placed too far inboard on the axle, which could cause bending and flexing of the axle tube.
As always, thanks to everyone for their helpful replies!
