Trailer Tires Part 2

Wade Mahaffey · 07-07-2010, 09:27 AM

I also use a temp gun to regulate my brake adjustment. It only takes a minuite, when you stop to fuel up. you can shoot the tire and the hub quickly as you walk buy while fueling. This will identify any potential problem that will put you on the side of the road, and potentially cost a lot of $$$$. I will get under and adjust and/or investigate a reading in excess of 20% (hotter or colder) of the other wheels (6 in my case). Most of the time I'll be within 10% on my normal adjustment maintaince program. Also very important and potentially costly, check the bearings lube and replace as needed. I have the E-Z lube axles but don't use that feature, because of the chance of pushing the grease past the seal and into the brake shoe area. You know what happens next. I try to take the stuff apart once a year and replace as needed and hand pack the bearings.

Wade Mahaffey

Ed Fernandez · 07-07-2010, 01:35 PM

Thanks Wade.

Rich Biebel · 07-07-2010, 01:46 PM

My Classic trailer has Nev-r-lube axle bearings.......I never heard of them before I bought the trailer. They are sealed bearing cartridges. Nothing to pack or adjust. I replaced all 4 when I did brakes. One set of shoes had NO brake lining material on either shoe....none! Was having issues stopping and after a little inspection I saw why. I replaced the bearing cartridges just so I would feel better.......One snap ring and they press in and out of the drums hub. All your supposed to do is inspect them for any obvious grease leaks and check the play by rocking the wheel with it off the ground......They are good so far and I kept the old ones for spares......they were also good...

High end travel trailers, like airstreams, have been using these bearings.

07-07-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Part 2 I also use a temp gun to regulate my brake adjustment. It only takes a minuite, when you stop to fuel up. you can shoot the tire and the hub quickly as you walk buy while fueling. This will identify any potential problem that will put you on the side of the road, and potentially cost a lot of $$$$. I will get under and adjust and/or investigate a reading in excess of 20% (hotter or colder) of the other wheels (6 in my case). Most of the time I'll be within 10% on my normal adjustment maintaince program. Also very important and potentially costly, check the bearings lube and replace as needed. I have the E-Z lube axles but don't use that feature, because of the chance of pushing the grease past the seal and into the brake shoe area. You know what happens next. I try to take the stuff apart once a year and replace as needed and hand pack the bearings. Wade Mahaffey

07-07-2010, 01:35 PM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Part 2 Thanks Wade. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

07-07-2010, 01:46 PM	#3
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,315 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Part 2 My Classic trailer has Nev-r-lube axle bearings.......I never heard of them before I bought the trailer. They are sealed bearing cartridges. Nothing to pack or adjust. I replaced all 4 when I did brakes. One set of shoes had NO brake lining material on either shoe....none! Was having issues stopping and after a little inspection I saw why. I replaced the bearing cartridges just so I would feel better.......One snap ring and they press in and out of the drums hub. All your supposed to do is inspect them for any obvious grease leaks and check the play by rocking the wheel with it off the ground......They are good so far and I kept the old ones for spares......they were also good... High end travel trailers, like airstreams, have been using these bearings. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R