Brakes
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silverloaf
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Re: Brakes
You might want to try Glenn Null, part of the tech support team at Dexter Axle. Glenn has a lot of experience with axles and brakes on vintage trailers. I talked with him about the brakes on our '88 30P.
Glenn's phone number is 574-295-7888.
" Faith can move mountains, but don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel.”
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Re: Brakes
Glenn has retired. Waiting for a reply.
Thanks Silverloaf
Thanks Silverloaf
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silverloaf
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Re: Brakes
Good for Glenn but bad for us.
I did a lot of research on wheel hub and brake assemblies last year. That’s how I got to know Glenn.
I replaced the hub, brake drum and bearing assys, the brake and backing plate assys and shock absorbers on our ‘88 30P. Although it has the adjust-a-ride axle and suspension system, many of the later brake and hub assys are interchangeable, even better than OEM parts of earlier usage ( like self-adjusting brakes).
Dexter parts typically have have a decal or stamped part numbers on their parts. There are also some key dimensions like drum diameter, spindle diameter/length and bolt centerlines will be useful in your search.
I have the names of parts vendors once you figure out what you need with part numbers.
If you want to get into further detail,send me a private message.
I did a lot of research on wheel hub and brake assemblies last year. That’s how I got to know Glenn.
I replaced the hub, brake drum and bearing assys, the brake and backing plate assys and shock absorbers on our ‘88 30P. Although it has the adjust-a-ride axle and suspension system, many of the later brake and hub assys are interchangeable, even better than OEM parts of earlier usage ( like self-adjusting brakes).
Dexter parts typically have have a decal or stamped part numbers on their parts. There are also some key dimensions like drum diameter, spindle diameter/length and bolt centerlines will be useful in your search.
I have the names of parts vendors once you figure out what you need with part numbers.
If you want to get into further detail,send me a private message.
" Faith can move mountains, but don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel.”
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Re: Brakes
An owner of a '76 LeGrand 28 contacted me Tues from the yahoo group. Same suspension as mine.
He used the E trailer brand parts and is very pleased with the fit and finish. He also had the correct Monroe shocks #555025 available from Amazon and everyone else. Measured my spindle to be sure and ordered all the parts earlier today.
Shocks and the entire braking system including shipping comes to $590.00. Not bad.
Now, if I could figure out why the water pump wouldn't work today when tested I'd be close to a happy camper.
He used the E trailer brand parts and is very pleased with the fit and finish. He also had the correct Monroe shocks #555025 available from Amazon and everyone else. Measured my spindle to be sure and ordered all the parts earlier today.
Shocks and the entire braking system including shipping comes to $590.00. Not bad.
Now, if I could figure out why the water pump wouldn't work today when tested I'd be close to a happy camper.
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silverloaf
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Re: Brakes
Glad everything worked out for you.
What's going on with your water pump?
What's going on with your water pump?
" Faith can move mountains, but don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel.”
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P