I have about 20,000 miles on my 2019 T@B400. I am departing on a long trip and doing some preventative maintenance including repacking wheel bearings and checking brake linings. The axle manufacturer says using the grease fittings to push in new grease and push out old grease is an alternative to a traditional repack which is more complicated (so less likely to get done) (
https://www.dexteraxle.com/user_area/content_media/raw/e-z-lube-lit-239-00.pdf). I used the grease fittings last year and again this year. It's great because all you have to do is lift the wheel off the ground to spin it while you pump grease into the fitting, you don't even have to remove the wheel. Note, lithium grease is required. This year I pulled one brake drum to check my brakes. Dexter says 1/16 inch is the minimum braking lining required. I still have more than that but I see brakes in my future, probably next year. Pulling the drum takes more work but it allowed me to examine the inside of the drum. Be careful not to damage the rear bearing seal (see the red arrow in the photo) when removing or reinstalling the brake drum.
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What a replacement assembly does not do for you is to address any issues you might have with the drums. If the pads did not seat properly, if the brakes were not correctly adjusted or if the rear seal allowed grease to enter into the hub you will need to do one of the following, clean and replace, clean turn and replace or if they are really bad, replace.
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@jimcenname
I would investigate the wear on the inside of the drum face from contact with the electric brake actuator. I don't believe you should be having contact there. Maybe contact NuCamp or eTrailer to confirm.
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Thanks Jim! I didn't realize that. Obviously I haven't had my drums off yet.
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