Grease seals/ Axle issues
I know several have had issues with grease seals leaking onto brakes & damaging brakes. Found this on the Columbus RV Group FB page today. Seems the NHTSA has given Lippert and FR until May 9th to...
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My 2005 Cardinal would not stop very well so I took off all the wheels and found the brake shoes and drums covered with grease. I replaced everything and never used the Al-ko axle grease zerts again.
A couple of years later, I took off the wheels again to do an inspection and brake adjustment. I found one wheel still had some grease on the brake shoe.
It is my opinion that the advice to not use the grease fitting or fill the center of the hub with grease, is exactly right. I would further add that thin chassis grease tends to flow too much, even if it says ok for wheel bearings. Therefore I intend to use disk brake thick grease that is used for boat trailers.
I also like to check the hubs for heat on long trips. A laser thermometer is perfect for this chore. I took off the decorative center caps on my wheels to better check for temps and more air flow. I think this wheel bearing/brake issue is as important as checking the tires.
A couple of years later, I took off the wheels again to do an inspection and brake adjustment. I found one wheel still had some grease on the brake shoe.
It is my opinion that the advice to not use the grease fitting or fill the center of the hub with grease, is exactly right. I would further add that thin chassis grease tends to flow too much, even if it says ok for wheel bearings. Therefore I intend to use disk brake thick grease that is used for boat trailers.
I also like to check the hubs for heat on long trips. A laser thermometer is perfect for this chore. I took off the decorative center caps on my wheels to better check for temps and more air flow. I think this wheel bearing/brake issue is as important as checking the tires.
