Trailer brakes weak, a few questions:
32 foot TT, about 7000 pounds plus our gear and stuff: I've noticed the brakes are underperforming substantially. Got the gain on the Prodigy turned all the way up, when I grab the lever and throw ...
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Lynnmor wrote:
Forget the grease gun and inspect the bearings, then hand pack with real wheel bearing grease. Never use the grease fitting. Install new grease seals. Scrap the tires and get new ones made in USA. Simply do things right.
Agree on not using the grease fittings. Unless of course you want to grease your brake pads via seal blow by - as personally experienced :(
As for the weird tire wear. I also experienced that on my original set of tires, China bombs. I was concerned my alignment was bad. Long story short, running Maxxis (upgraded to load range D) for 9+ years now (not same set) and wear is even. Not trying to start a tire debate, just stating my experience.
Brakes, bearings, and tires should never be neglected.
