Ok, I know that this has been talked about before, but I still am very confused on how to do this. First of all I am not much of a mechanic but would like to learn. I would like to take my tires off and check the brake condition, bearing condition, brake fluid, and whatever else is associated with keeping everything in good working order. I have no idea of how to do this or even what to pull off. Is there a good step by step procedure on how to do all this? I would hate to start taking things off and not knowing how to get them back together again. I read about how you guys do some of this but it flys right over my head. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Trailer maintenance/wheels/brakes
My absolute best advice would be to take it to someplace that works on trailers and ask them to check the bearings and brakes. Then, watch them do it...
I bet you can find a shop that'll let you watch, if you promise to stay out of their way and don't pester them with questions...
Yeah, you'll pay them to do it, but you'll learn how its done.
Personally, I'd rather do that than try to figure out what some guy on the other end of the computer meant...
I bet you can find a shop that'll let you watch, if you promise to stay out of their way and don't pester them with questions...
Yeah, you'll pay them to do it, but you'll learn how its done.
Personally, I'd rather do that than try to figure out what some guy on the other end of the computer meant...
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Although I'd probably go along with the recommendation to let a pro do the work (in case any lawyers are listening), my real personal opinion is to go ahead and jump into the pool and get dirty - and learn someting in the process.
Here's a very good resource for how to service your trailer:
http://www.dexteraxle.com/products___literature
Select "View Service Literature" and choose "Hubs, Drums and Bearings" or "Hydaulic Brakes" (or any other of the manuals) or even "Complete Service Manual" and print it out. Use this as your guidebook as you perform the service. And alll along the way, think "SAFTEY FIRST" - make sure the trailer is securely positioned on proper jack stands, wear eye protection, etc.
When you are all done, take it to your local service center and get them to check your work. Chances are you'll have done just fine if you carefully follow the steps.
Here's a very good resource for how to service your trailer:
http://www.dexteraxle.com/products___literature
Select "View Service Literature" and choose "Hubs, Drums and Bearings" or "Hydaulic Brakes" (or any other of the manuals) or even "Complete Service Manual" and print it out. Use this as your guidebook as you perform the service. And alll along the way, think "SAFTEY FIRST" - make sure the trailer is securely positioned on proper jack stands, wear eye protection, etc.
When you are all done, take it to your local service center and get them to check your work. Chances are you'll have done just fine if you carefully follow the steps.