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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CaLBaR wrote:fj12ryder wrote: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.
My self adjusting brakes on my 2018 GD Reflection have holes for plugs, just no plugs. Sometimes you still need to get in there to manually adjust them. Guess I should get some plugs to keep the debris out.
Rob
My Coachmen has the holes. I know this because the brakes were so loose from the factory that they barely worked, and I snugged them up when I got it home from the dealer.
