Self-adjusting Drum Brakes
I am about to replace my stock brakes with self-adjusting brakes. My 5er has 6000# Lippert axles, brakes are 12"x2", tire diameter is 16". Both Lippert and Dexter make self-adjusting brake units, b...
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From 30 years ago is valid?
The Dexter units were heavier
But the school of hard knocks taught me this...
Anything threaded or slides or pivots can use an EXTREMELY light costing of anti-seize. Like Never Seize.
Arguments like "Oooooooo no! It'll make brake powder cling!" is irrational. Friction material will grab ahold of bare steel like an adhesive. Anti seize is anti-friction and "brake dust" wipes right off.
Problems with self-adjusters happen when brake dust jams the works causing seizing of parts. I used a clean towel to wipe off all but the thinnest costing of anti seize.
I found zero difference between the two vendors when anti-seize was used. Bare steel the cheaper kit often bent the star wheel lever arm.
Go figure...
The Dexter units were heavier
But the school of hard knocks taught me this...
Anything threaded or slides or pivots can use an EXTREMELY light costing of anti-seize. Like Never Seize.
Arguments like "Oooooooo no! It'll make brake powder cling!" is irrational. Friction material will grab ahold of bare steel like an adhesive. Anti seize is anti-friction and "brake dust" wipes right off.
Problems with self-adjusters happen when brake dust jams the works causing seizing of parts. I used a clean towel to wipe off all but the thinnest costing of anti seize.
I found zero difference between the two vendors when anti-seize was used. Bare steel the cheaper kit often bent the star wheel lever arm.
Go figure...
