DIY vs. "professional" maintenance
Took our 26' tow-behind to a local brake shop after reading advice on wheel bearing lubrication and deciding I didn't have the tools & talent. Watching "professional" perform jacking, hub-removal and...
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Campfire Time wrote:iwannagetgoin wrote:
Took our 26' tow-behind to a local brake shop
If you must have it done, take it toreputable trailer shop next time. Not a brake shop. A brake and/or auto shop these days isn't dealing with bearings on most cars like years ago. Bearings are sealed in hub assemblies, and that's what they are used to working on. It's very likely this character has never done real bearings before.
And a good trailer shop knows exactly where to jack up the trailer.
I agree with the above. Also the fact that many shops that just do brakes may have entry level technicians who are not used to doing things the "old school" way like an experienced trailer tech.
