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Mar-07-2014 07:53 AM
enahs wrote:
Ours is an '03 — all Dexter. Bought it new before EZ Lube and Never Lube options were available. Ordered it with 16" wheels and larger drums (and outer bearing). FWIW (BFL13), EZ Lube is not the same thing as Bearing Buddies used on boat trailers.
Mar-07-2014 07:37 AM
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Mar-06-2014 10:11 AM
RJsfishin wrote:Red-Rover wrote:
I am asking the same question myself. My new trailer has E-Z lube hubs that only needs a shot of grease once a year? Probably the main benefit of removing the drum is to inspect the brakes not grease the bearings.
I probably will continue checking brakes every couple of years or before any "major trips" thus saving the cost of 4 new grease seals.
I have, in the past, found broken shoe retracting springs that were previously undetected. There was no symptom of malfunction, no noise, no pulling to one side, no wheel lock up. Only an inspection revealed the defect.
I dint mention that I also believe in EZ lube if used like they were intended to be used. But every time I mention using them, I get hammered on by those that probably don't have the foggiest idea how to use them.
Mar-06-2014 08:27 AM
Red-Rover wrote:
I am asking the same question myself. My new trailer has E-Z lube hubs that only needs a shot of grease once a year? Probably the main benefit of removing the drum is to inspect the brakes not grease the bearings.
I probably will continue checking brakes every couple of years or before any "major trips" thus saving the cost of 4 new grease seals.
I have, in the past, found broken shoe retracting springs that were previously undetected. There was no symptom of malfunction, no noise, no pulling to one side, no wheel lock up. Only an inspection revealed the defect.
Mar-06-2014 07:18 AM
Mar-06-2014 04:22 AM
RJsfishin wrote:
I have towed all kinds of trailers all my life, still do
Why would I do the bearings any oftener than the front wheels of my cars/trucks/suvs ?? Why would the brakes rust in place if they were properly assembled w/ a touch of brake lube or never seize on all contact points, ??
If you towed in a lot of rain and snow where there was salt on the roads ???
Even then, never had my brakes stop stopping ! 🙂
Mar-06-2014 03:36 AM