Inspection, Service & Maintenance
remove brake drums; clean, dry and re-lubricate moving brake
components; inspect bearings – clean and re-lubricate.
5. On oil lubricated hubs, the upper part of the roller bearings are not
immersed in oil and are subject to potential corrosion. For maximum
bearing life, it is recommended that you revolve your wheels periodically
(every 2-3 weeks) during periods of prolonged storage.
AFTER PROLONGED TRAILER STORAGE INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Before removing trailer from jack stands:
1. Remove all wheels and hubs or brake drums. Note which spindle
and brake that the drum was removed from so that it can be
reinstalled in the same location.
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2. Inspect suspension for wear.
3. Check tightness of hanger bolt, shackle bolt, and U-bolt nuts per
recommended torque values.
4. Check brake linings, brake drums and armature faces for
excessive wear or scoring.
5. Check brake magnets with an ohmmeter. The magnets should
check 3.2 ohms. If shorted or worn excessively, they must
be replaced.
6. Lubricate all brake moving parts using a high temperature brake
lubricant (LUBRIPLATE or Equivalent).