R-pod Owners Forum : EZ Lube Axles https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : EZ Lube Axles Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:57:15 +0000 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:55:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6823 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ EZ Lube Axles : I pumped mine until I got fresh... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6823&PID=64888#64888 Author: furpod
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Posted: 17 Aug 2015 at 7:55pm

I pumped mine until I got fresh grease out the front, while rotating the wheel. Took a whole tube of grease. No issue at all with seals or brakes. I did that at the start of this season, so, 4 seasons from new, probably at least 12,000 miles. Didn't see anything in the old grease to cause concern, and my brakes feel, work fine, so maybe in a couple years I will pull them apart for giggles.
]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:55:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6823&PID=64888#64888 EZ Lube Axles : Originally posted by fwunder ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6823&PID=64878#64878 Author: Guests
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Posted: 17 Aug 2015 at 5:49pm

Originally posted by fwunder



How does he come up with $884.00?




In the article, the writer mentions he took his trailer to his "RV Shop", as his brakes had ceased to work. I interpret this to mean "Professional RV Technician w/ Professional RV Technician prices".

The article doesn't mention how many axles he had serviced, either (2???)

Us DIY'ers can do things much less expensively. My annual bearing service (new seals, grease, spray brake cleaner, cotter pins and a small amount of paint thinner to clean the bearings) comes to less than $10 per wheel - with parts coming from the local NAPA parts store. I'm into my 6th year on the brake shoes (and bearings) and they looked fine this last Spring.

If I can remember to do so, this next Spring I may do a step by step (with photos) post on bearing service. It's not a hard job but, it is kind of messy.]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:49:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6823&PID=64878#64878 EZ Lube Axles : Interesting David. While... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6823&PID=64871#64871 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 17 Aug 2015 at 4:00pm

Interesting David. While I agree that most folks tend to over do it once they find that zerk fitting and pumping grease in every 1,000 miles is definitely over doing it, I take exception to that $884.00 figure. Wow, you can buy the entire 10" Nev-R-Adjust 3.5K brake assembly for less than $50.00. The drum assembly including bearings and seals is also about $50.00. How does he come up with $884.00?

Anyway, still good advice not to over do it and risk blowing a seal. Next season will be my third and 12,000 miles plus on the brakes - one repacking by myself. I'll probably replace the drums and brake assembly just cuz it's cheap insurance.

fred
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Posted: 17 Aug 2015 at 3:46pm

Good to know]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:46:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6823&PID=64870#64870 EZ Lube Axles : This subject has been discussed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6823&PID=64869#64869 Author: Guests
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Posted: 17 Aug 2015 at 3:44pm

This subject has been discussed before but, could stand repeating from time to time. The article mentioned below concerns Dexter axles but, I suspect, would apply to Lippert, also.

In the September 2015 issue of “Trailer Life” magazine, in the “RV Clinic” section, on page 126 there is an interesting question regarding “EZ Lube” type axles. The writer laments that he had to replace his brake shoes and magnets (to the tune of $884) due to them becoming saturated with grease. He had been putting in 3 pumps of grease (from a grease gun) into the zerk fitting every 1000 miles. It seems he could not find a “recommendation” for how much or how often one should grease this type of axle and was asking for guidance.

The answer stated that there is NO manufacturer recommendation for lubing these axles between the recommended 12/12000 inspection/repacking. A “Dexter spokesperson” advises that these axles were designed for the marine/boat trailer industry. Filling the hub cavity with grease, via the zerk fitting, prevents water intrusion into the hub, during repeated water immersions of boat trailers.   This is not needed on camping trailers that do not get immersed in water.

My “take away” from the reading is we should do our 12mo/12000 inspections/repacking and no more. Additional greasing may do more harm than good, in our camping trailer applications.
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