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WVJayco
Explorer
Jan 25, 2018

TT brake sticking, any experience with this problem

I have done some searching on here and I was unable to find anything specific to my problem. On my last Fall trip, before winterizing, one of the brakes on my 2017 Jayco 28bhbe (LCI frame) was sticking. I noticed it when I returned from the trip that only one of the wheels was black with brake dust, and excessively hot. Has anyone had this problem, and if so, what ended up being the fix? I have not taken it apart yet to see what the problem is, waiting for warmer weather. I'm just trying to get an idea and things to look for before I do. It is less than a year old. I have talked with my dealer's shop mechanic and he is willing to send me anything I need under warranty once I figure out the problem. He also thinks that the adjuster is probably stuck, but I'm skeptical that that is the problem. Thanks in advance for any assistance!
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  • WVJayco's avatar
    WVJayco
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2018
    I will see what I run into as soon as I dive into it, which will hopefully be soon. I appreciate the helpful replies. I'm guessing if it is a ez lube fail then I will need to get and replace a seal?
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jan 25, 2018
    azdryheat wrote:
    And don't forget to manually adjust your brakes every 3,000 miles per Dexter.

    Why don't rv trailer manufacturers equip our trailers with self-adjusting brakes? Checking Dexter's website I find there is a $3 difference in retail list price (single brake) between non and self adjusting brakes.
    My 2010 toyhauler came with self-adjusting brakes.
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2018
    And don't forget to manually adjust your brakes every 3,000 miles per Dexter.

    Why don't rv trailer manufacturers equip our trailers with self-adjusting brakes? Checking Dexter's website I find there is a $3 difference in retail list price (single brake) between non and self adjusting brakes.
  • 73guna's avatar
    73guna
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2018
    Id guess ez lube fail also.
    Went through this last year, hot brakes and dusty greasy wheels.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jan 25, 2018
    Grease on brakes does make them grab and also run hot. Both are the opposite of what one would expect but that's the way it is.
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Jan 25, 2018
    For much of the 2016 - 2017 model years on almost all RVs with LCI suspension and hubs, there was an excessively high rate of grease seal failures resulting in grease on the brake shoes and drum surfaces. This resulted in braking failure, but I'm not sure it would cause locking up (just the opposite!). As midnightsadie said, you won't know what's going on until you pull the hubs and look. It's a safety must-do before you tow it again, though. Lippert has been honoring warranty issues on the brakes - often through your RV dealer and/or manufacturer.

    Rob

    Rob
  • eHoefler's avatar
    eHoefler
    Explorer II
    Jan 25, 2018
    Severly out of adjustment will cause them to hang up, as well as grease on the shoes from using the easy lube feature.

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