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04-10-2018, 11:42 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Prescott
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M.O.C. #15914
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I recognize that some folks have the talent and time to take care of their own rigs however their are also some of us that left all that behind in the mists of our youth. I was just offering up an alternative as I had just made inquiries at the my local RV repair shop.
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04-10-2018, 05:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
M.O.C. #19994
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1retired06
Same logic for me, plus $300 still in my pocket.
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For me its an escape, pack a cooler for the garage, turn on the radio, takes about 9 innings and a 6 pack
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2017 F-450 Platinum, 6.7 PSD
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04-10-2018, 06:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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I've done several improvements that i wouldn't let my dealer touch. With the 125.00 or more per hour they charge plus weeks setting out in the weather just to get started and then a 50/50 chance of them doing it right i prefer doing it myself. Some of my major improvements such as MCD shades, disc brakes, and I.S. i let the professionals do but i don't consider dealers professionals. I'm retired and have the time so i try to do the things i know how to do including maintenance such as replacing brakes and packing wheel bearings.Even though i'm limited to what i can do compared to many on this forum, i consider many of the rv techs at dealers mechanically challenged.
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04-10-2018, 08:56 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Burleson
Posts: 111
M.O.C. #20065
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When repacking your wheel bearings do you use the Lippert Self Leveling hydraulic system to lift the tires off the ground?
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04-10-2018, 09:58 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,993
M.O.C. #19755
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I do, with jack stands as a safety.
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2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
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04-10-2018, 11:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Retire 2022
When repacking your wheel bearings do you use the Lippert Self Leveling hydraulic system to lift the tires off the ground?
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I have had the rig fully off the ground, supported by the hydraulic jacks, for as long a three days when I had the initial problem with greased brakes, as it took that much time to get the drums turned after finding a shop to do it. There are not too many shops that can turn these electric drums, as most are not set up to turn the armature surface that contacts the magnet. Our drums needed turning, because the grease caused a very strange wear to the brake and armature surfaces.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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04-11-2018, 12:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Retire 2022
When repacking your wheel bearings do you use the Lippert Self Leveling hydraulic system to lift the tires off the ground?
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Yes, the hydraulic jacks are just as strong as any other jack i might use.I use the jacks for any time i raise the rv whether brakes or changing tires.I feel very confident with these jacks.Just remember anytime you obligate your body to use jack stands. I would never work under the rig without jackstands if i had my tires off.
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04-11-2018, 04:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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Unfortunately (for me) our HC does not have self leveling.
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I believe that you do need to be cautious with raising and leaving for any length of time to do wheels off work on any towed RV if it has a hydraulic leveling system. These can leak down and not necessarily show any fluid dripping as it can be internal to pump seals and fluid control solenoids.
If the system is electric, there is little chance that they will fail as the jacks are adaptations of the front landing gear of a conventional 5er,
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2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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04-11-2018, 05:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,473
M.O.C. #13325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by K0LCB
I believe if you fill the hub with grease you will have too much grease and run a chance of blowing a grease seal, greasing your brakes. JMHO
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IF you were rotating your wheel, grease should have been coming back out around where you were pumping it in. If you weren't rotating your wheel, you may have blown a seal.
On the other hand, there's been reports of not enough grease in brand new hubs. First time I greased ours I used up about 3/4 of a tube to get clean grease coming back out. Now I only use about 1/4 to 1/2 a tube.
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04-11-2018, 07:38 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Belmont
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #13552
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I completely agree. I only used ez lube once and grease my brake shoes great. I am in process of ordering new brakes. I will always repack bearings old fashion way from now on. That way I know what I have and where the grease is.
Thanks for information. Michael
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04-11-2018, 07:42 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Belmont
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #13552
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I completely agree rohrmann? I only used ez lube once and grease my brake shoes great. I am in process of ordering new brakes. I will always repack bearings old fashion way from now on. That way I know what I have and where the grease is.
Thanks for information. Michael
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04-11-2018, 08:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,365
M.O.C. #6433
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I have learned over the years there are certain subjects where arguments are a waste of time. Among these are religion, politics, conspiracy theories, and the merits of the EZ Lube system.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-11-2018, 10:02 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,993
M.O.C. #19755
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BB_TX
I have learned over the years there are certain subjects where arguments are a waste of time. Among these are religion, politics, conspiracy theories, and the merits of the EZ Lube system.
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Don't forget the best truck, best hitch, diesel vs gas, SRW vs DRW. I try to stay out of all these topics.
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2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
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08-24-2020, 05:12 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Katy
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #25790
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Regarding the EZ lube system. I spoke to Dexter today about this very topic. The rep informed me that using the system is fine, but his personal recommendation is to remove the wheels and check them every 12,000 miles. So basically, you can use it, but to feel comfortable and to really inspect the bearings, etc, remove and visualize the parts. If a bearing looks to be wearing, just replace.
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08-24-2020, 09:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,282
M.O.C. #17163
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Im getting to the point where i have more money than ambition..
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09-18-2020, 10:26 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Scottsdale
Posts: 10
M.O.C. #25381
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Will disc brakes be affected by ez lube grease procedure?
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09-18-2020, 10:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Azstuds
Will disc brakes be affected by ez lube grease procedure?
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Yes. If the seal is breached by grease, it could contaminate the pads
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2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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09-18-2020, 01:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
Posts: 978
M.O.C. #19630
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
Yes. If the seal is breached by grease, it could contaminate the pads
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But you will be able to SEE the seal and if any grease has slipped past.
I grease mine with a pneumatic gun at 60psi with a couple of pulses at a time while turning the wheel and have no problems.
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2011 2955RL Gen-Y Executive Kingpin
2022 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Alison
4X4 Crew Cab/Standard bed.
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09-18-2020, 04:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by prndl
But you will be able to SEE the seal and if any grease has slipped past.
I grease mine with a pneumatic gun at 60psi with a couple of pulses at a time while turning the wheel and have no problems.
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Yes, true but that's NOT what the poster asked.
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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09-18-2020, 06:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
Posts: 978
M.O.C. #19630
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
Yes, true but that's NOT what the poster asked.
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True but it is a valid response to Dave W as noted in the quote.
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