3,500 pound Dexter axle bearing pre-load?
I'm putting a new drum-brake system on a single-axle cargo trailer. It has a torsion suspension. I have the components ready to go and one of the old, non-brake assemblies removed. It occurred to me, ...
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Wayne Dohnal wrote:PaulJ2 wrote:That's how I check it out. If there's no clink-clink when cold, it's too tight.
When you are all done grab the wheel on the top and bottom and try to rock it. You should "feel" a tiny bit of play but not see any. Perfect!
I agree, if no end play I go one click to have the smallest amount of end play. Of course, this is after I seat the bearing, then loosen the nut.
