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04-02-2019, 08:44 AM
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2008 25' Safari
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 14
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Squealing Brakes
Traveled 125 miles yesterday. As we are pulling into camp the trailer brakes are squealing. Any idea what is causing this?
On the trip north the drivers side hubs were warmer than the riders side.
I adjusted the brakes a few days before we left.
Thanks for your help,
Matt
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04-02-2019, 08:53 AM
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2018 27' Globetrotter
Apollo Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Many have had this problem on our 2017 Airstreams. What caused it was the spring that kept the automatic brake adjustment mechanism in place broke and the adjuster fell into the brake drum. This created a horrendous squealing sound and extremely hot brake drums.
I would remove the squealing brake drum to inspect the brakes. If something similar is wrong with your brakes, you can cut the brake wires inside the drum and remove the damaged brake assembly by removing the four nuts that hold it in place. This will allow you to continue on your way until a replacement brake assembly can be installed.
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04-02-2019, 09:25 AM
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2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
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Squealing Brakes
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04-02-2019, 09:27 AM
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2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
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Squealing Brakes
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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04-02-2019, 11:43 AM
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2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Matt385,
Do you have manual adjusting or self adjusting brakes?
Temps, my go to tool is an IR temp gun. It at least gives you numbers to compare with.
Remember brakes that don’t make heat are not brakes.
Gary
Previous comments from me did not correctly apply to your rig.
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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04-02-2019, 07:31 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 14
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Gary,
I’ve got manual brakes. 2008 25’ Safari. Before we take off tomorrow I’m going to readjust the drivers rear brake. That one was a little hotter than the others and was harder to adjust.
Matt
Using a temp gun is a good idea.
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04-03-2019, 06:23 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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Matt,
Might be time to pull drum and if you are able check for binding of shoes, magnet lever arm etc. a judicious application of grease in certain spots like where the shoe rubs backing plate, pivot anchor, adj screw threads for example.
I’m in the middle of self adj brake replacement on a friends AS
(long story not ready to summarize) but I did a drum off lever actuation and the brakes stuck did not return to retracted state. Had to convince them to go back.
I don’t look for a specific temp I look for uniform values that show heat was created and is being dissipated.
Gary
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16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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04-04-2019, 05:27 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2018
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Gary,
The drivers rear hub was the hottest hub on Monday. Wednesday am I readjusted the brake by moving the adjustment screw as far as I could in both directions. The brake seemed to adjust better than before. On Wednesday’s travel 3 hubs stayed about the same temperature with the riders front hub about 10 degrees cooler. I’ll watch it today and see how it goes.
Thanks,
Matt
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04-04-2019, 06:05 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Matt
I think if you check Dexter website the adj procedure is detailed. Like old pass car brakes adj until firm drag tire rotated by hand then back off a couple clicks. Pulling drums, inspecting brakes, bearings and seal might be a good project.
Consult Dexter website for adj details.
Gary
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16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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