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Old 03-21-2019, 04:00 PM   #1
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Brake question

Just bought a 2008 2955rl with (he says) between 5-10,000 miles. I am going to pull wheels and repack bearings (weather they need it or not). I figured while it is in the air I would inspect and adjust the brakes. My question is when should I plan on replacing them? I understand that it would be best to replace the whole assembly. That being said, I noticed there is quite a price range for the assembly’s, from $80.00 or so for a pair up to $300.00. Are the more expensive ones worth the extra money?
 
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Old 03-21-2019, 05:02 PM   #2
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At 5 to 10,000 miles I doubt you need new brakes. I would certainly check them before I bought new ones. No need to spend money that will not benefit you. I would repack the bearings and go camping.
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Old 03-21-2019, 05:24 PM   #3
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Good advice Lyn, thank you..
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Old 03-21-2019, 07:54 PM   #4
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I bought complete brake assemblies at a national rally several years back just because they were such a good price. Figured I would eventually need them. I check them every year when I maintain the bearings. 72.2K miles on the rig and still have a lot of brake shoe left on the OEM brakes. New ones remain in original boxes in the basement. I think if you keep the brakes adjusted correctly they will last a long time.
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Old 03-21-2019, 10:14 PM   #5
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Maybe six years ago, complete brake/backing plate assemblies were about $75 each at Redneck Trailer Supply, for the 2" X 12" Never Adjust brakes. They have gone up, but it's still not a bad price if you are doing the work yourself. https://shop.redneck-trailer.com/p-3...ke-23-465.aspx


If you go with their Redline brand, the price is much better. https://shop.redneck-trailer.com/p-5...-eb01-127.aspx


Brakes are the one thing you shouldn't go cheap with.
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Old 03-22-2019, 05:11 AM   #6
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check but don't buy brakes yet....if they look ok.


but it is easy for you to replace the whole brake system when you do. about $55.00 a brake. assuming they are self adjusting. https://www.google.com/search?client...just+brakes+rv
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Old 03-23-2019, 12:26 AM   #7
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Just pulled brake drums today to inspect brakes and repack the bearings. Did the road side, everything normal. Got to the curb side, and one not normal. This is my annual maintenance routine, and I had no indication that there was anything wrong with any of the brakes. The photo is of the assembly, and the missing parts were nowhere to be found, so what is missing must have just been ground up inside the drum. This is a perfect example of why it is very important to pull those drums to inspect annually, instead of just pumping grease into the axle zerks. This set of brake/backing plate assemblies were purchased from Dexter at the 2014 National Rally, and were installed two years ago, and were perfect the last inspection.
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Old 03-23-2019, 08:34 AM   #8
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I’d pull the drum off and blow out the brake area with compressed air.. d9 a good visual inspection of hold down springs, magnet, etc.. lightly sand surface of brake shoes as well as brake magnet and shoe contact area on drum..blow out with air...

Check brake adjustment and press on..

Hokwever...if I found one brake worn down excessively then I’d replace ALL brake shoes for good equal braking and longevity... I wouldn’t buy a full brake kit with magnet, etc unless something really caught my eye indicating the need
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Old 03-23-2019, 09:18 AM   #9
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Never blow brakes off with air use water or brake cleaner. brake dust is not good for you.
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Old 03-27-2019, 06:18 PM   #10
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Brakes on the Dexter axles are available with several options and with both US and CSA approvals. The more expensive ones offer self-adjustment when the wheels roll forward. This is a great feature that will keep you from getting under your Monty with a brake spoon to touch up the adjustment. I average close to 12,000 miles a year on my Monty. I am religious about annual total axle inspection and service. Pull drums, inspect and repack bearings and replace seals. Check spring shackles, bushings and wet bolts. Check spring leafs for damage. On my first annual service I had to replace the brakes because they were saturated with grease. Don't ever let any one do the E-Z Lube thing. The brakes I am running now have almost 70,000 miles on them. I don't use them very much because I drive conservatively and my TV does a great job of controlling speed.
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Old 03-27-2019, 06:54 PM   #11
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Backing up what Danandbrenda posted


NEVER BLOW BRAKE DUST INTO THE AIR!
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Old 03-27-2019, 07:07 PM   #12
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While I will agree that it is not a good idea to blow brake dust with an air compressor, the concern about the dust dates back to when brake linings were made of asbestos. That was bad news and had very clear health implications. Brake linings are no longer made of asbestos but that does not change the fact that the dust is probably not good to breathe.
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Been blowing off brakes with air compressor over 50 years. Geez... just hold your breath a second or so while you blow the stuff off... Retired aircraft mechanic
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Been blowing off brakes with air compressor over 50 years. Geez... just hold your breath a second or so while you blow the stuff off... Retired aircraft mechanic
No asbestos today but.... inhalation of that stuff 50 years ago can and does cause Mesothelioma today. I know because my friend who worked cleaning tanks lined with it for only two days about 40 years ago passed due to it. Yep, definitely hold your breath. Or CRC Brakleen, but hold your breath with it too!
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If your afraid of using air a can of brake cleaner is only about $7. Just say'in.
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Used compressed air on brakes for 40 years with no ill effects....unless you count the chemo and radiation therapy I went through last year �� Started using brake clean about 10 years ago.
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I usually use a very clean brush to remove the brake dust, and only use brake clean spray if I get grease on the brake or armature surface. I already get dirty enough when working on the rig without putting the dust in the air to just land on me.
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<snip> I already get dirty enough when working on the rig without putting the dust in the air to just land on me.
Seriously! Dirty working on the guts under a 5r? Nah...
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Install disc brakes and be done with your brake/seal issues.
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