grease on TT brakes. what will happen?
I pulled my TT brake durms to inspect and repack the bearings. I was surprised to find a small amount of grease on the outside of the seal. Fortutaly there was no grease on the drum or business side o...
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First fix what caused this
Second...I'd replace the shoe with new
Ask how much are you saving by trying to salvage that shoe? How much would you
spend using up the cleaner and other stuff?
Friction material does absorb, but not a whole lot. When it absorbs brake
fluid, the friction material becomes 'grabby' and is ruined
Also agree with changing out the seals every time I take this kind of thing
apart.
Again, how much is the trailer, TV and those aboard worth to you vs the savings
in salvaging the shoe (questionable if you can salvage it)
Second...I'd replace the shoe with new
Ask how much are you saving by trying to salvage that shoe? How much would you
spend using up the cleaner and other stuff?
Friction material does absorb, but not a whole lot. When it absorbs brake
fluid, the friction material becomes 'grabby' and is ruined
Also agree with changing out the seals every time I take this kind of thing
apart.
Again, how much is the trailer, TV and those aboard worth to you vs the savings
in salvaging the shoe (questionable if you can salvage it)
