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Aka_the_breeze's avatar
Aka_the_breeze
Explorer
Jun 10, 2017

Changing disc brakes

I needed to change one of my center caps on my trailer.. when i pulled off the wheel, i noticed that the brakes were real low on that particular disc.. I have an entire set of replacements, but just not a ton of time..

SHould I replace:
1- both sides on the same axle?
2- both on the same side of trailer ?
3- all 4? Just don't have the time right now.. or the health..

All 3 other wheels are fine brake wise...
  • Aka_the_breeze's avatar
    Aka_the_breeze
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2017
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Brakes should be done both sides of same axle.

    Real question is WHY only one brake is engaging/dragging/over braking compared to the other three?

    Which disc brakes do you have?

    Dexter axle/brake service manual


    I am not sure of that yet... but will figure it out.. gonna replace the other 3 sets of brakes, and re bleed the system... all looked fine when I had it apart.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Jun 10, 2017
    Replacing the one will get you down the road. Best to replace all but you really need to discover why one wore out long before the others. This issue is probably reducing your ability to stop. Get it into a shop if you do not have the time or ability.
  • K_Charles's avatar
    K_Charles
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2017
    Back when I didn't have much money I would change the bad one and save the rest for another time. I would also drive on tires I took off the trench silo, I don't do that anymore ether.
  • Aka_the_breeze's avatar
    Aka_the_breeze
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2017
    **UPDATE **

    I made the time and really dug into the pads today... i was able to change all 4 sets, and find the issue. When I went to remove the slide pins to lube them, they would not slide... I could not get the bolts out of the sleeve on that axle. I was lucky to have a spare loaded caliper that I removed them from.

    ALl others were fine, and are now freshly lubed.

    Thanks for your help
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Jun 15, 2017
    Glad you got it all handled...

    This thread was a good reminder to all to check theirs .. I check everything on my Titan system yesterday and had 1 partially sticking sleeve. A little Permetex lube seal and all is good !
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Jan 30, 2018
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    oldbird1965 wrote:
    Lube the slide pins with silicone high temp grease.


    YUP!



    . Just a mini public service announcement—
    This was the stuff that I used to use, till today that is... after a bunch of reading I found on the Permatex site that there is ONLY 1 of their lubes that is SAFE on the rubber boots... Permatex #80653

    ALL Others state - “ For use on Metal on metal ONLY...
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Jan 31, 2018
    Thanks for the info!!! Looks like I need to change products. The product shown works good on slide bolts where it's metal to metal like ATV's and MC's etc from what I read.

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