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gamma3116
Explorer
Feb 14, 2018

Dexter e-z lube axles

Hello I would like to know if any one out there has the Dexter E-Z lube axles and have grease your wheel bearing by using this method? I just found out after 5 years of owning this 5th wheel that I can lube the wheel bearing from the axle were there is a grease zerk fitting installed. I just when on you tube and watch as they grease the bearing. I was wonding if the inner wheel seal will stop the grease from going into the brake drum and onto the brake shoe's. I would love to hear from any one that has grease their wheel bearing using the Dexter E-Z lube system to let me know if the seal kept the grease from going through to the drums. Thank You for any replys Jeff
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Feb 14, 2018
    Discussed many, many times.
    Those that have a lot of years with them, avoid them as they are as likely to put grease on the brakes as the bearings.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Feb 15, 2018
    Read the posts but I would hand pack them and replace the seals after a very close bearing inspection. If they were on a smaller axle without brakes grease all you want.
  • drsteve's avatar
    drsteve
    Explorer
    Feb 15, 2018
    Used carefully, they can work as advertised. Do it wrong, and you'll end up with a mess. A lot of people like to check the condition of the brakes and bearings anyway, and don't trust the cheap seals used by the manufacturers, so they just repack by hand.

    I am in that school myself.
  • gamma3116's avatar
    gamma3116
    Explorer
    Feb 16, 2018
    Well after reading all the post I pick up my phone and made an appointment to have them remove the drums and repack the bearing. Thank You all for your responses. Jeff
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Feb 16, 2018
    Five years is a decent amount of time between bearing services. Now you'll be good for another 5 years. I did mine after 7 years, all was good, so I'll do it again in a few years.
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Feb 16, 2018
    gamma3116 wrote:
    Well after reading all the post I pick up my phone and made an appointment to have them remove the drums and repack the bearing. Thank You all for your responses. Jeff
    Be sure they actually do it that way. Often the shop will just use the zerk, and charge for the repack. I suggest watching them.

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