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JMCFAN
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Apr 25, 2014

99 Jayco 3610- Brakes??

Took my 5th wheel in to get checked out.. asked them to check brakes. Was told they are "ok".. for a couple of years.. but then I am screwed.. parts no longer availabel...?? Will need to replace the axels.. serious..!!????
  • JMCFAN wrote:
    Took my 5th wheel in to get checked out.. asked them to check brakes. Was told they are "ok".. for a couple of years.. but then I am screwed.. parts no longer availabel...?? Will need to replace the axels.. serious..!!????
    The brakes are not an actual part of the axle. The backing plates with all of the brake mechanisms bolt on to the ends of the axle. Can't imagine you can't get new backing plates if necessary to bolt on. They're only in the $50-60. range each if you buy them online....

    B.O.