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04-03-2015, 09:55 AM
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Yikes! and Gadzooks! Brake broke.
Yesterday I was doing annual maintenance to prepare for camping season. I pulled one wheel and hub to pack the bearings and check the brakes on my 1995 Jayco fiver. As I pulled off the hub, one of the brake shoe linings just fell right out. The magnet was looking quite worn as well. I decided, without looking, to just replace all 4 complete brake assemblies.
It sure pays to do the annual maintenance. Can't imagine what would have happened running down the road.
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04-03-2015, 10:04 AM
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Good call to replace all the assemblies--any warning/idea that this was happening?
Joe
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04-03-2015, 11:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wingnut60
Good call to replace all the assemblies--any warning/idea that this was happening?
Joe
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No, there was no warning at all. No noise and not heating up either. Of course, it hasn't moved since last October.
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2005 Chevy Silverado, Crew Cab, Long Bed, 8.1L/Allison
B&W Turnover Ball Hitch and Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
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04-03-2015, 11:44 AM
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I am also upgrading to never-adjust brakes. That ought to make life easier. Ordered through etrailer.
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2005 Chevy Silverado, Crew Cab, Long Bed, 8.1L/Allison
B&W Turnover Ball Hitch and Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
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04-03-2015, 04:55 PM
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Sorry to say this, but acquaintance on another forum had the NevrAdjust installed, and guess what? They never adjusted, so now he is replacing with standard electric again.
Joe
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04-03-2015, 08:01 PM
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Glad that you were diligent and did your annual maintenance. I have found broken springs, broken adjusters and big pieces of loose lining over the years. This is one of the big reasons that I always recommend once a year that the bearings be hand packed and the brake assemblies be visually inspected.
Frank
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04-12-2015, 09:33 PM
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Got the new brake assemblies on Friday during my day off. Simple enough process, just time consuming. I now feel safe to tow.
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B&W Turnover Ball Hitch and Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
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04-14-2015, 09:45 PM
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Dont forget to perform the initial adjust on those 'never' adjust brake assemblys. I did the same last year
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04-15-2015, 06:02 AM
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Good advise Brian.
Frank
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04-17-2015, 07:34 AM
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5er, I am interested on how these brake assemblies work out. I am going to overhaul the suspension on my Jayco with wet bolt kits and had also planned to replace the brake assemblies while everything was apart.
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04-20-2015, 02:31 PM
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update
Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveB
5er, I am interested on how these brake assemblies work out. I am going to overhaul the suspension on my Jayco with wet bolt kits and had also planned to replace the brake assemblies while everything was apart.
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I'll be taking it out later this week. I'll let you know how it works. There is an initial break-in period to wear the sheen off the shoes. We'll see how this trip goes.
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2002 NuWa HitchHiker II 31 FKTG, HWH levelling, Onan Generator
2005 Chevy Silverado, Crew Cab, Long Bed, 8.1L/Allison
B&W Turnover Ball Hitch and Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
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04-23-2015, 09:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5er
I'll be taking it out later this week. I'll let you know how it works. There is an initial break-in period to wear the sheen off the shoes. We'll see how this trip goes.
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Thanks 5er! I did the wet bolt kit this weekend (easy job) but I put off the brakes until after next week. Looking forward to your opinion.
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