repacked bearings and now brakes seem weak
Yesterday, I cleaned and repacked the bearings on my travel trailer. While I had the drum removed, I cleaned the brake shoes, magnet, and inside the drum with brake cleaner. Everything looked fine a...
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When using brake cleaner, you spray and let it run off. Do not wipe it off or spray a rag and wipe with it. Brake cleaner is designed to be sprayed liberally and let the fluid carry the contaminants away. I typically use 2 large cans per wheel cleaning the drum and shoe assembly. After cleaning, DO NOT touch any or the braking surfaces! You will need to re-adjust the brakes after assembly and usually after another 500 miles.
