Dexter Axle Customer Support

[hunts800]

Took rig in today to have bearings lubed and brakes checked. Bearings were lubed 1 yr. ago, have about 22,000 miles on trailer. Dealer called and advised (surprise, surprise) that magnets were shot and drums were too scored to be turned. Estimate about $900!
Called Dexter, and even though a month out of two year warranty, they agreed to pay for all new parts. I am still responsible for labor charges. Dexter rep named Denise was very helpful.

Curious how many miles one should e pet from brakes. I use the exhaust brake in the mountains, but we do travel quite often along the California and Oregon coasts on very curvy roads.

[twindman]

My previous Montana had 65,000 miles on it with no brake jobs needed. I don't think the truck had brakes done either. So you may have a problem!?!?!

[Dam Worker]

Seems like a lot of wear but at least Dexter helped you out.

Tom Marty

[dieselguy]

Has anyone noticed in the past year or so when you call up a manufacturer about their product wearing out a bit soon they are way more willing to work with you than say 5 years ago? They know they are selling crap made over seas and readily replace it ... unfortunately with more crap. At O'Reillys, I bought a starter with a lifetime warranty ... after the 3rd trip back over a period of some months I was a bit bitchy, but the counter person said "well it does have a lifetime warranty". I mentioned he wasn't the one swapping them out and the bolts were getting used up ... Ha!

[Phil P]

Hi

I got 65,000 miles and only replaced the brake shoes. I now have 80,000 on the trailer and have never replaced the wheel bearings. I have 160,000 on the truck and it needs brakes now

Phil P

[rafael33155]

that's the reason i installed disk brake and never looking back at drums