Here we go, another EZ lube debate!
I am the owner of a 2011 Keystone Sprinter with EZ lube hubs. I have been using the zerk fitting for annual greasing using a manual gun for 5 years. I also perform annual manual brake adjustments. ...
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JBarca wrote:
Some of this "might" come from trailer inspections in states that require you to pull a wheel. If that inspectors did a quick pull and look and put the drum back on, they can nick the seal and you have a mess even on the standard seals. For the price of the seal, change it every time the wheel is pulled. The odds are not in your favor to reuse the old seal. If the inspection is going to pull the drum, they should change the seal. And yes they may need to charge you for it but it is better then a seal failure.
PS. I have also upgraded to the Dexter self adjusting brakes. As long as your brakes drums run true, they work well.
Thanks
John
EXACTLY and if I'm not mistakened those grease seals are really not reusable and should be replaced any time you pull a drum so that is IMO something to consider. I also dislike the EZ-lube feature because of the excessive grease it takes to "prime" the system and I'm in the camp that yearly inspections are generally not needed and I think about every 2 to 5 years and around 15 to 20K miles is more reasonable for brake service where you have to pull the drums.
I too upgraded recently to the self adjusting brakes and they seem a good investment. I bought the entire brake package with backing plate and reused just my old drums.
Larry
