Do You Need To Fill The EZ Lube Grease Zerk After Repacking The Bearings?

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I have lippert 5,200lb easy lube axles now I just removed and repacked the bearings no where in the manual wher it says to and grease thru the zert . My question is am I supposed to add more grease to fill the cavity even after repacking the bearings. I use my trailer everyday hauling equipment

asked by: Tyrone F

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you will want to add Grease # L11390 to your grease zerk after you repack your Bearings # BK3-300. This will ensure the the entire hub is full of grease. I recommend keeping a separate Grease Gun # L30416 with the trailer so you will be able to add the same grease and not mix grease types.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

It should be getting close to 12 volts if the power output is set to the maximum on the brake controller. Some brake controllers will not work properly if they are titled or turned to the side or if it has a leveler knob that is not level. Check…

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Answer 2

I would start by using a circuit tester, item #PTW2993 if needed, to check the wiring going to and coming from the brake controller. There are 4 wires that will need to be checked. White - Ground Red - Stoplight Switch Black - 12 Volt Constant Power…

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Answer 3

You do have the correct electric brakes for your 2017 Winnebago Minnie 2500RL with the TruRyde Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand - 3,500 lbs #TRU36FR. The magnet would be an issue if you see their windings…

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Answer 4

Yes, the temperatures you mentioned are normal. If you were getting over 200 degrees that would be a bad sign. But typically if all of the hubs are the same temperature you're good and it's only really an issue if one of the hubs is hotter…

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Answer 5

When adding grease like the #L11390 you want to pump the grease slowly and rotate the hub. You will continue to pump the grease until you begin to see grease come out of the front. If you're replacing old grease, you will continue to pump until…

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Answer 6

Standard tapered trailer wheel bearings are recommended to be re-packed with fresh bearing grease about every year or every 12,000 miles under normal use. In certain conditions this interval could be shorter, such as if you routinely tow the trailer…

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Answer 7

Typically as long as you're staying at or below 200 degrees you're doing fine. The fact that one hub is hotter than the other could just mean that you had more weight over that one hub or that the brake setting was more aggressive on that hub…

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According to Lippert they use Lithium Complex grease on their 2k-7k axles. This means you can use a Lithium Complex grease like the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease - 14 oz. Cartridge #L11390 for your bearings.

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Answer 9

There are many reasons why one of your hubs is running hotter than the other. We usually recommend that you work on both hubs at the same time when you are trouble shooting, this way you know that the same work was done on both hubs. I would change…

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Answer 10

On many drum brakes there are wear indicators at the pad material on the shoes. If the pad material is riveted on and you have reached the rivets then it is time to replace them. If you have the brakes adjusted out all the way and the braking is…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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