Serviced my wheel bearings today. I haven't done a service on them since I have had the trailer. I found out the 5er has EZ lube axles.
After I got the first one apart I took the bearings and seal to the local trailer supply. I had them match up the seal and look at the bearings. I didn't think they looked wore out. One of the mechanics checked them out said they looked ok.
Just for the heck of it I asked how much for new bearings and seals. It was only about $14 an axle for new bearings and grease seals so I bought 5 sets. Decided to buy an extra set to keep in the trailer.
Went back home and completed the job in about 4 hrs. The EZ Lube works pretty well. This is a job I will definately do probably every two years from now on. It really wasn't hard to do, just labor intensive. (First time I have ever done trailer bearings)
We have about a 1,000 mile trip coming up and I had a nagging feeling I was going to endup on the side of the road with a bearing failure. Now I can rest assured I have take the steps to prevent this. Now to load the 5er up. It's going to be a long week at work I feel.
Oh Oh!! Almost forgot!! When I put each wheel back together I adjusted the brakes as they seemed weak. Well guess what??? Two of the four didn't work at all. Both of them had what looked like cut wires on the backing plate. Can't wait to try them out now!!!
2016 4X4 F350,CC,SB,Lariat,6.7L diesel,
2015 Coachmen Chapparal 324 TSRK
B&W Patriot 16K hitch.
