Grease in New Brake Assemblies
I post this due to the number of complaints I have read on at least two forums where grease has been found in brand new brake assemblies on new trailers. The owners usually report little or no brake ...
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bstark wrote:
Many people are surprised to find assemblies are often cheaper than individual parts, especially wheel hub assys.
The problem with attempting to degrease brake shoes is the heat generated upon a braking event after what would be considered a very thorough soaking in cleaner simply brings permeated grease to the surface of the shoe material to commence the whole degradation process all over again.
If your dealer or maintenance shop suggests cleaning; RUN don't walk out the door. A cleaner with enough strength to lift grease out of the shoe will only do so with an extended soak period and you risk softening the shoe bonding material to the steel shoe in so doing.
Ultimately, it ain't worth the toss of the dice.
X2
That is what my dealer wanted to do.
I bit the bullet and purchased 4 new assemblies and double lip seals then installed them my self. That way I knew the job was done right which is priceless.
