What is Normal Brake Wear?
I have a 2015 Crossroads Rushmore Springfield 5th-wheel. (36-foot with dual axles.) I had the wheel bearings repacked, brake wear checked, brakes adjusted, and tires rotated at 7,500 miles (at Les Sch...
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Fulltimer50 wrote:
I think you should find another "trusted" service center.
While replacing entire brake assembles is common and often cheaper than replacing the parts, the drums can be turned, and I would question the need for bearings. As mentioned there are cheaper places to get the parts.
That being said, the amount of brake wear depends on how much you use the brakes. Makes sense right? But it also depends on where the brakes are used. If you have been in the mountains, you will use the brakes more and harder. Perhaps over heating them.
Also, how you have the brake controller and shoes adjusted will affect the wear as well.
As I said, I don't use the brakes in the mountains. I use the exhaust brakes.
