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howardwheeler
Explorer
Jan 08, 2014

Odd Repetitive Trouble with my Alpenlite brakes

I have Neverlube Dexter hubs that came with the fifthwheel that are rated at 8000 lbs per axle, though the Alpenlite trailer literature says I only have 7000 lbs axles. I don't know why that is, and i...
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B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Jan 08, 2014
Junk all of the complete brake assemblies and start all over from the backing plates out. They only cost around $50-75 per wheel. Then scrap all the wiring and replace it with new. You have an old trailer, why waste a buch of time on it when you can just replace it all for not much money..

B.O.

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