Second Braking Axle Hydraulics

BRICH1260

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I`m working on adding a second set of disc brakes to my trailers back axle. The front axle is already disc braked. I have looked into purchasing calipers and rotors and that part seems pretty straightforward on adding to the rear axle. My question is how are the hydraulic lines ran to the new calipers. Are the back calipers fed from a jumper line from the front caliper on each side or are they fed by a " 1 into 4" Tee that I would need to purchase and install replacing the current "1 into 2" Tee split from the main hydraulic supply line? Any help would be appreciated.
 

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Re: Second Braking Axle Hydraulics

Ayuh,... Just "T" it ahead of the "T" there now, 'n then "T" it again on the rear axle...
 

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Re: Second Braking Axle Hydraulics

Make the connection into the rear axle "tee" with a flex line just as is done with the front axle feed.
 

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Re: Second Braking Axle Hydraulics

See ChampionTrailers.com for complete explanations of everything about trailers. And, they sell all the parts.
 

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Re: Second Braking Axle Hydraulics

Seems to me that finding a "1 into 4" block would be the easiest solution, if they even make such a thing. That way I could split to the four calipers from the main "trunk line" at one junction. Does anybody know if they make such a device?
 

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Re: Second Braking Axle Hydraulics

Seems to me that finding a "1 into 4" block would be the easiest solution, if they even make such a thing. That way I could split to the four calipers from the main "trunk line" at one junction. Does anybody know if they make such a device?

Ayuh,... That'll require more hoses, 'n joints...
The other way, ya only need 1 hose for each axle...
 

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Re: Second Braking Axle Hydraulics

Ayuh,... That'll require more hoses, 'n joints...
The other way, ya only need 1 hose for each axle...

Yea, your probably right. Finding two "T"`s would be easier than the 1 to 4 block, I described above.
 

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Re: Second Braking Axle Hydraulics

Yea, your probably right. Finding two "T"`s would be easier than the 1 to 4 block, I described above.

Ayuh,... yer local Napa, or 'bout any other parts house oughta be able to hook ya up...
 
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