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kyle86
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Mar 28, 2016

Need assistance - Trailer brakes hanging up and smell burnt

Here's the back story, I'll try to keep short. Recently purchased a 5th wheel with tandem axle and leaf springs. Previous owner said he lost a bearing and had 1 axle replaced with a dexter. After h...
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beemerphile1
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Mar 28, 2016
kyle86 wrote:

...1st question, could this residual heat from riding brakes have damaged anything?

Yes, could have glazed the shoes and could have melted grease out of the bearings.


kyle86 wrote:
2nd question, how do I fix this?

Remove wheel, drum, and inspect. Grease bearings, assemble, adjust brakes correctly.

If the shoes are glazed you may be able to remove the glaze with sandpaper and brake cleaner.

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