Longest Satisfactory Use of Easy Lube Axles?
Dexter Easy Lube Axles and those similar appear to be a great system (not to be confused with Bearing Buddies). I have always considered that hand repacking of bearings was a good way to introduce dir...
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Once grease has got on a brake shoe it can not be cleaned off. The shoe has to be replaced. If it is used after cleaning it will not have the same braking effort that the other wheels have. It is recommended that all shoes be replaced at the same time for even braking on all 4.
If braking is not even one or more of the tires may be flat spotted or have excessive wear.
I inspect my brakes every two years and repack and replace the seals. No need for Easy Lube if you inspect brakes.
When my trailer was new I had brake problems and found grease on three of the four wheels from the factory. Even with a new trailer I would recommend inspecting the brakes and replacing the cheap factory grease seals before the first trip.
If braking is not even one or more of the tires may be flat spotted or have excessive wear.
I inspect my brakes every two years and repack and replace the seals. No need for Easy Lube if you inspect brakes.
When my trailer was new I had brake problems and found grease on three of the four wheels from the factory. Even with a new trailer I would recommend inspecting the brakes and replacing the cheap factory grease seals before the first trip.
