Two brake related things
Hi all, two questions. I have a tekonsha primus brake controller. Had it working great for about a year. went to use it this last time around and sped up to 25 or 30 mph and pulled the bar all the ...
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mkirsch wrote:
Bearings need periodic maintenance. Brakes need periodic adjustment. This is right in the owner's manual for your trailer. You've got a perfect train wreck going on there.
With bearings that loose, take them apart, clean them up, repack them, and install them properly. You will need to replace the axle seals, so pick some of them up before you start, or have it done by a professional.
Do the bearings first, then adjust the brakes.
Good advice!
That play in the bearings likely took out the grease seal and lubed the brake linings. If the linings are soaked with grease, you should replace the whole mess. If the bearings were way too loose, they were damaged as well.
