replacing brakes on 1 of 4 wheels?
Relatively new 5,400 # Dexter axles and drums on our TT, have less than 2,000 miles. I developed had a grease leak on one wheel and that brake locked up so much it ruined a tire in 350 miles. I...
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On our (new) 5er, shortly after we purchased it, (probably 3000 miles on it), a spring broke on one wheel brake. It was griding awful, sounded horrible. I limped the trailer back to the dealership. Under warranty they replaced the entire wheel (on both sides). The spring destroyed too much inside to save anything, and sounds like it was just easier to replace the whole thing.
I asked why they did the second wheel .... on the opposite side, same axle. They said it was required to keep the braking power/resistance equal on both sides. Considering warranty covered it all, I didn't argue the point.
I asked why they did the second wheel .... on the opposite side, same axle. They said it was required to keep the braking power/resistance equal on both sides. Considering warranty covered it all, I didn't argue the point.
