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Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-06-2019, 10:10 PM
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Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
That shouldn't matter - the brakes (and bearings)...

That shouldn't matter - the brakes (and bearings) are identical between beam axles (with leaf springs) and Torflex assemblies of the same capacity range.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-06-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Rubber plugs for the brake adjustment access hole...

Rubber plugs for the brake adjustment access hole in the backing plate are common; however, some online discussions indicate that Dexter Axle does not include them.

An example of the plugs:...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-16-2018, 12:36 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Thanks :) So, not being used by Escape, and...

Thanks :)

So, not being used by Escape, and not in the Dexter catalog, but the parts (and presumably complete axles to use them) are available from Dexter dealers.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-15-2018, 04:47 PM
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Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Dexter Axle's web site includes a press release...

Dexter Axle's web site includes a press release (https://www.dexteraxle.com/about-dexter/news/newsitem/2014/04/16/dexter-axle-releases-new-torflex-removable-spindle-option) for the video...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 08-18-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
There have been a couple of recent discussions of...

There have been a couple of recent discussions of rotating tire placement. Without rehashing them, but to address one specific point...

The only reason that many cars follow a tire rotation...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-15-2016, 12:30 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
What I meant was that in one service any factory...

What I meant was that in one service any factory misadjustment or poor seal installation will be caught. As long as yours were just done competently, you're already in good shape... easy. :)
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-14-2016, 10:52 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Sorry! Fortunately, it is easy to address. :)

Sorry!
Fortunately, it is easy to address. :)
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-14-2016, 08:13 PM
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Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Thanks Bill :) I still think that's far...

Thanks Bill :)


I still think that's far more frequent than should be required, but maybe at the one-year mark is a good opportunity to catch problems that were created at the factory - Dexter's,...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-14-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
That's leaking seals after what would be half a...

That's leaking seals after what would be half a year of light use for a car. When cars had this style of bearing they went years without this issue. Have you previously used the E-Z Lube feature?

...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-29-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Was grease ever pumped into the E-Z Lube fitting?...

Was grease ever pumped into the E-Z Lube fitting? That could explain blowing the seal.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-12-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
I wouldn't call it advice, but I'll share what I...

I wouldn't call it advice, but I'll share what I would do:
I would wait at least a year, since the bearings have neither significant time nor significant distance on them... but it would be good to...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-05-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
I suggest leaving out the "2500 pounds", unless...

I suggest leaving out the "2500 pounds", unless you're replacing the entire axle - it won't help with bearings, seals, or brakes (since it makes no difference to them), and it may just confuse them...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-05-2016, 12:13 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Don't look for a 2500 lb axle - look for the...

Don't look for a 2500 lb axle - look for the first one higher than that, which can be derated to 2500 pounds. That's the Torflex #10 (maximum capacity 3500 pounds).

Here's the right document and...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-05-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
If you look at Dexter Axle's catalog section for...

If you look at Dexter Axle's catalog section for 2300-4000 pound capacity axles (https://dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/600-8K_Catalog/2300-4000_Lbs.pdf), which includes the Torflex #10, you'll see in...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 11:29 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
I'm not surprised... but I don't think that...

I'm not surprised... but I don't think that particular car is likely to be a good example. The wagon might be an exception, but an aftermarket source of rear wheel bearings for a 1990 Corolla...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
A good point. I changed the bearings zero times...

A good point. I changed the bearings zero times and repacked them maybe twice in the 353,000 kilometres (220,000 miles) that I drove my Toyota Tercel with this style of bearings in the rear - they...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
I have one trailer that came with a paper copy of...

I have one trailer that came with a paper copy of the Dexter Axle service manual, which presumably came with the axle. Lots of paper comes with the components that go into an RV; not all of it makes...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
I think so. This eTrailer item refers to "marine...

I think so. This eTrailer item refers to "marine applications", which means boat trailers, which are the intended application of E-Z Lube:
The Difference of Single Lip And Double Lip Grease Seals...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Because all Torflex axles used by Escape are the...

Because all Torflex axles used by Escape are the #10 (including both 19' and 21'), all bearing and seal parts are the same. There have been two seals used with the #10, one for the standard system...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree. Again, I agree. ...

I agree.


Again, I agree.

Fortunately, the E-Z Lube system is completely harmless if you don't use it (and therefore can't misuse it). Although it was a $50 per axle option, it may be less in...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-03-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree. My list in post #104...

I agree. My list in post #104 (https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f12/wheel-bearing-maintenance-3517-11.html#post130641) was just about the problems with E-Z Lube as a system for changing grease; it...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-03-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Ah... post #7...

Ah... post #7 (https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f12/wheel-bearing-maintenance-3517.html#post47939) was a almost two years ago! I only skimmed back a couple of pages looking for the $50 reference.
...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-02-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Okay, I give up - who said anything about $50,...

Okay, I give up - who said anything about $50, for any number of wheels? :confused:

This is the only recent actual cost posted to this thread:

That should be for four hubs (wheels); Myron has...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-12-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree. Even if I had E-Z Lube I wouldn't...

I agree.

Even if I had E-Z Lube I wouldn't put in a little squirt of grease, but others would.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-10-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,384
Posted By Brian B-P
Although I'm obviously not a fan of E-Z Lube, I...

Although I'm obviously not a fan of E-Z Lube, I wouldn't request that this standard feature be left out, because it is harmless (especially if not used, but even if used properly). Really, it's just...
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