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Brent_and_Gina
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Aug 08, 2015

Brake Performance After Changing Brake Assemblies

Hey all! Due to leaking grease seals, contaminated components, and an upcoming trip, I changed out my brake assemblies. I decided to put the Dexter self-adjusting assemblies on my Lippert 5200lb ax...
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WDP
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Aug 09, 2015
Lynnmor wrote:
I did the same. It took 1000 miles till the braking returned to normal. The problem it the material used for brake lining, but hey, it is better for the environment.......right up to the point of impact.


Took me 800 miles to seat the shoes, many trailer brake only to finally get the stopping force expected. The lock the tires instructions does not apply to heavier trailers.

WDP

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