Excellent video on brake repacking
OK I stumbled on this video and this guy has the most comprehensive trailer drum brake repacking video that I have ever seen. I learned a lot from watching this and only wish that I had seen it before...
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The only issue I have he put way more grease on the spindle than needed and in particular the seal surface on the spindle. With the amount he used there will be grease pushed into the brake shoe area as the seal goes over the spindle and seal area. This grease will then fall into the brake area and contaminate the brake shoes.
A very light film of grease is all that is needed and a very light grease or oil on the seal surface. I have always used a very light film of motor oil on my grease seal both the seal area and the outer rim so the seal will not gall when pressing into the hub.
A very light film of grease is all that is needed and a very light grease or oil on the seal surface. I have always used a very light film of motor oil on my grease seal both the seal area and the outer rim so the seal will not gall when pressing into the hub.
