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07-28-2014, 04:50 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hillsboro
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #13236
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Grease seals replacements
Is it necessary to replace the grease seals (Dexter 010-036-00) every time I pull the wheels to inspect the electric brakes on my 2010 Mountaineer 305RLT? I have had two seals fail, at different times, both on the rear axle, in the last two years and the guys at the trailer shop where I got the replacement seals said they ALWAYS replace the seals every time they pull the wheels off. Maybe this is just to ensure that they don't have a seal go bad after they did some work on the axle.
I intend to pull and inspect every year now that I have had two failures. Is replacing the seals EVERY time you pull a wheel really necessary? They are not that expensive-- I think about $8.00ea but didn't want the hassle of getting four new seals every time I pull the wheels for inspection.
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07-28-2014, 05:07 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Springfield
Posts: 322
M.O.C. #13660
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I certainly do. There is a chance that the seal may get damaged when the hub is removed. If this happens then there is a sure bet that the seal will fail. $8/wheel is a small price to pay for piece of mind. Tim
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07-28-2014, 06:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Quit buying them from Dexter and you'll get them for about 1/2 what you quoted. If you are simply removing the wheel to look things over, I'd just put a very light coat of grease on the spindle where the seal runs and put it all back together. If one damages a seal, it generally occurs when reinstalling the wheel ... so new or used, the seal has the potential for damage. If I go to the trouble of jacking up my fiver, removing the tire and wheel, cleaning and repacking the bearings ... I'm darned sure not going to attempt to reuse the wheel seal.
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07-28-2014, 06:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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I'm sure there are others, but I have had great help from Red Neck Trailer Supply. I have never purchased online, as there is a store in the area when we are parked for the winter. The seals only cost $4/seal, so it is not worth the risk of getting your brakes damaged from a leaky seal. Red Neck stocks Dexter parts. http://www.redneck-trailer.com/
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2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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07-28-2014, 09:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Seals are a minor expense compared to having grease get into the brakes!
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07-28-2014, 12:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Yes.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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