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    Posted: 25 May 2015 at 6:59pm
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Brake issue--I just had my wheel bearings packed by a mechanic who is also a rv'er.    My brakes were set too tight and rubbing on the shoes it turned out.    The brakes adjust when backing and foot pedal brake is applied.  He suggested unplugging the camper plug in when backing up a lot, or turning the brake control to zero so you don't adjust your brakes by accident when backing.  Makes sense to me.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 May 2015 at 7:07pm
Originally posted by codycountry

 
Brake issue--I just had my wheel bearings packed by a mechanic who is also a rv'er.    My brakes were set too tight and rubbing on the shoes it turned out.    The brakes adjust when backing and foot pedal brake is applied.  He suggested unplugging the camper plug in when backing up a lot, or turning the brake control to zero so you don't adjust your brakes by accident when backing.  Makes sense to me.

I'm sorry, but I think this is really, really bad advice. The brakes should work fine, all the time, in any situation without driver intervention.

That's my opinion.

Fred
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