Dexter bearing adjustment procedure
I totally get NOT using the EZlube fitting (ruined some brakes), Timken parts, and annual service. What I don't get is the conflicting methods being used to set the zero backlash on the bearing, i.e....
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Lynnmor wrote:When I stated there were no plugs, I meant there were no places for plugs, not that there were empty holes with no plugs installed. Sorry that I wasn't clearer on that point. At least I don't remember seeing any place for plugs to go. Perhaps I simply overlooked them. Happens more as I get older.fj12ryder wrote:
That description sounds about how I do it. My auto-adjusting brakes don't have the dust plugs either. I guess they figure they're not necessary with auto-adjust brakes. Maybe that's why yours doesn't have the plugs?
Auto-adjust has even more parts inside to be fouled by road debris, go to an auto parts store and get the missing plugs.
