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06-17-2015, 02:09 PM #1
DIY: Replacing Axle Seals and Brakes.
This thread will be for the continued discussion of Axle Seal and Brake replacement. This is a technical discussion, and not to discuss the manufacturers please
Thanks
Ct..Chris Tretta
Albuquerque, NM
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06-17-2015, 02:32 PM #2
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Hi All,
New Momentum 350 owner. I have jumped in the deep end as I am a totally new Rv'er. I have been following this thread after I noticed that my trailer brakes were not working that well. I had them up to 9 with little braking results. I will go and remove a trailer wheel to either adjust the brakes and hopefully not find any grease. If I find grease, Chris you cautioned not to remove the drum? I do have my unit heading to the shop on Saturday so my dealer should be able to guide me I hope. I feel this thread has been great for a newby like me, getting all these years of experience guiding me down this exciting road! I would not of known to get the brakes adjusted after 3000 miles, if it were not for this thread. I may change to forward adjusting brakes as a 3000 mile interval seems a little silly.
Thanks again all!
Denis
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6.7 L Cummings 4.10 Aisin
2015 Grand Design Momentum 350
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06-17-2015, 03:11 PM #3
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Great idea, so is there a posting somewhere that tells how to do the brake adjustment, I too am new to this concept of having to adjust the brakes. In my past three trailers I have not had to do this. Is there something different here?
Steve & Bunny
Michigan
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06-17-2015, 03:21 PM #4
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How to adjust Lippert Brakes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih1pLKHELIs
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06-17-2015, 03:33 PM #5
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Thanks RamGunner, I just watched it. Is that tool something available at a auto parts store? Also is this something new to the RV industry? as I said I have never had to do this before on other RV's
Steve & Bunny
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0
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06-17-2015, 03:46 PM #6
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You can get a tool to do that at any auto parts place, Harbor Freight, etc. You can also use a screwdriver.
A lot of people just don't know they should adjust them. They just turn up the gain on their brake controller.
Some makes use forward adjusting brakes, which automatically adjust themselves when you stop. They are available as an aftermarket option.Editor - www.RamGunner.com and www.MomentumGunner.com
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B&W RVK3600 5th Wheel Hitch/Reese 30140 Gooseneck Ball/Gen-Y HDGH-604 Receiver
2016 Momentum 385TH (Internal LAN/AV Distribution/Polaris RZR 800 EPS/CB/SCANNER/VHF/UHF/APRS and HF for World-Wide Communications)
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06-17-2015, 03:53 PM #7
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Great thread Chris! We may increase the sales of hydraulic jacks, jack stands, brake adjuster tools, grease guns, cotter pins, bearing packing tools, Brakleen and paper shop towels. Fortunately we carry all of these with us. I love the idea of a hands-on clinic at the second annual rally to assist those not familiar or comfortable, but willing to learn. I wish we could make the event, but we are camp hosting and working at Pagosa Springs RV Park. Barring the unforeseen, I hope Dave is reading along!
AKA Steve and Lynne
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06-17-2015, 03:55 PM #8
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Since this is being setup as a sticky, let me add these here too...
Write-up on how-to repack bearings (good if you've never done it before)
http://www.trailerlife.com/rv-traile...heel-bearings/
A list of Lippert Axle/Hub Components
http://lci1.com/support-spring-axles
Here is a replacement part number with some cross-references.
http://www.etrailer.com/Seals-for-Tr.../RG06-070.html
TruRyde Seals for Trailer Bearings - RG06-070
Trailer Hub Grease Seals
Two 10-36 Seals per Package
Double Lip Seal
I.D.= 2.250
O.D. = 3.376
Use With: E-Z Lube End Units
Seal Cross-Reference
Dexter # 010-036-00
Transcom #22333TBN
National #452920/482920
NOK #AD3135E1/AD3135EOEditor - www.RamGunner.com and www.MomentumGunner.com
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06-17-2015, 03:58 PM #9
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All needed items are readily available at both professionally-oriented and mass merchandiser type parts stores. For what they don't have in stock, they can get overnight from their warehouse. I bought a very inexpensive but efficient bearing packer at Pep Boys for about $10.00. Any questions or suggestions let me know!
AKA Steve and Lynne
Storm the Black Lab
Reflection 337 RLS vin 573FR3628E3300393
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Longbox
6.7 Cummins, 68 RFE transmission
B and W Companion, Air Lifts
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06-17-2015, 04:16 PM #10notnsuvGuest
Correct National/ Federal Mogul P/N for seals is 442109. Car Quest manager glanced at the Lippert sheet Chuck sent out (while the counter guy had already spent 15min on the computer with the Lippert number trying to cross reference) and rattled off the number from memory. We confirmed ID & OD with a micrometer. The previously posted P/N 412920 mic'd a bit tight ID & OD. Might work but tight just the same. I have 4 in hand at $10 per whereas the 412920 are $27 per and an "oil seal" more than grease seal.
18 years experience is how the manager explained. There's no substitute.
Hope this helps the cause.
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