One of the first things I do when purchasing a trailer is clean and repack the bearings, and inspect the brakes.
This trailer hadn't been used for several years when I bought it. As a result, the brakes were full of cobwebs, but looked in good enough shape to last a few more years.
I replaced all 4 bearings and races on both sides of the rear axle.
I disassembled the brake mechanism on all 4 wheel positions. I cleaned them up and lubed the pivot points.
The front right wheel position had a failed grease seal which allowed grease to enter the brake drum. Fortunately, grease didn't get on the brake shoes or braking surface of the brake drum.
Part way through the video there's a few photos from a trailer I purchased in 2012 where the grease completely caked the drum and the brake shoes. This happened because the previous owner never properly serviced the hubs and bearings, he just continually pumped grease in the hubs during the 4 years he owned the trailer.
This is a common occurrence with EZ Lube axles because most people don't follow the instructions on the proper process to lubricate them using the zerk fitting.
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L44649 / L44610 Bearing and cup (race) set: [ Ссылка ]
L68149 / L68111 Bearing and cup (race) set: [ Ссылка ]
Lucas Red "N" tacky grease, tube: [ Ссылка ]
Lucas Oil 10574 RED N Tacky grease, tub: [ Ссылка ]
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Seal puller: [ Ссылка ]
Bearing Race and Seal Bushing Driver Install kit: [ Ссылка ]
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