Breakowns while travelling
Live in southern Ontario. Bought my truck and fifth wheel 5 years ago. Been taking winter vacations in Florida the past 3 years. This past spring there was an issue with the truck and I had an incredi...
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I had a NeverLube bearing slide in the hub because the "C" clip was not seated at the factory and while maneuvering the curves along the California Coast South of Carmel the rotor contacted the caliper mounting bracket. Pulled over and there was HOT popping coming from one wheel.
I used my trusty TrailerAid and removed the wheel and removed the caliper as it was so hot the rubber boot around the piston was melted. I cut a pc of plywood and slipped it between the brake pads and lashed the caliper out of the way and slapped the tire back on and continued 150 mile to my destination.
Contacted Kodiak, they replaced everything under warranty and fixed at my camp site when the parts arrived a couple days later!
No hill for a climber!!!
I used my trusty TrailerAid and removed the wheel and removed the caliper as it was so hot the rubber boot around the piston was melted. I cut a pc of plywood and slipped it between the brake pads and lashed the caliper out of the way and slapped the tire back on and continued 150 mile to my destination.
Contacted Kodiak, they replaced everything under warranty and fixed at my camp site when the parts arrived a couple days later!
No hill for a climber!!!
