If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Cobratrailer&brakes
I think the brakes are designed so they don't work when the wheels are turning backwards. So be careful about parking the trailer when the tongue is aiming uphill.
"Udo Rumpf" wrote in message ... What is the mechanism to prevent the breaks from being activated when backing up? |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
"Greg Arnold" wrote in message news:oXmfb.7094$La.24@fed1read02...
I think the brakes are designed so they don't work when the wheels are turning backwards. So be careful about parking the trailer when the tongue is aiming uphill. "Udo Rumpf" wrote in message ... What is the mechanism to prevent the breaks from being activated when backing up? -- One more remark: When you push the trailer back with open handbrake: So soon the lever goes more than vertical the wheel brakes need adjustment! |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Alfred - Please confirm that trailers manufactured after 1996 do not need to
have the wheel bearings repacked. I received my trailer in 2000, so I would assume that it was built after 1996. I noticed this summer that when trailering the center cap on the hub would be hot to the touch. Not extremely hot, but definitely hotter than the tires, etc. On account of this I had intended to repack the bearings this winter. Should I not be concerned with some heating. I do typically trailer at 75 to 80 M.P.H. (Western U.S.) Best Regards, Doug Weibel "Alfred Spindelberger" wrote in message om... "Greg Arnold" wrote in message news:oXmfb.7094$La.24@fed1read02... I think the brakes are designed so they don't work when the wheels are turning backwards. So be careful about parking the trailer when the tongue is aiming uphill. "Udo Rumpf" wrote in message ... What is the mechanism to prevent the breaks from being activated when backing up? -- One more remark: When you push the trailer back with open handbrake: So soon the lever goes more than vertical the wheel brakes need adjustment! |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
"Doug Weibel" wrote in message .net...
Alfred - Please confirm that trailers manufactured after 1996 do not need to have the wheel bearings repacked. I received my trailer in 2000, so I would assume that it was built after 1996. I noticed this summer that when trailering the center cap on the hub would be hot to the touch. Not extremely hot, but definitely hotter than the tires, etc. On account of this I had intended to repack the bearings this winter. Should I not be concerned with some heating. I do typically trailer at 75 to 80 M.P.H. (Western U.S.) Best Regards, Doug Weibel Hello! Like all new cars, COBRA-trailer uses compact bearings since they are available.With this bearings, there is no repacking, greasing or adjusting needed or possible. This bearings are sealed and greased for lifetime. When you open the grease cap on the axle, you will see a self securing all- metal nut ( Without any safety pin) On older axles there is a crown-style nut and a safety pin through the nut and the axle stump. This bearings need to be repacked, greased and adjusted. Please check on your trailer: 1) Is the wheel brake well adjusted? 2) Is the brake rod and the bowden cable running free? 3) Is the wheel running free without any friction by lifted trailer? If so,please analyze the routes you are driving.Are you passing very often? are there many traffic lights? Driving with many excelerating and decelerating phases heat the brake drums. And so do longer drives over mountains, when the trailer runs up all the time. Never adjust the brakes on the brake rod.Adjust the wheel brakes only( On the rear side of the brake drums) Best regards AS "Alfred Spindelberger" wrote in message om... "Greg Arnold" wrote in message news:oXmfb.7094$La.24@fed1read02... I think the brakes are designed so they don't work when the wheels are turning backwards. So be careful about parking the trailer when the tongue is aiming uphill. "Udo Rumpf" wrote in message ... What is the mechanism to prevent the breaks from being activated when backing up? -- One more remark: When you push the trailer back with open handbrake: So soon the lever goes more than vertical the wheel brakes need adjustment! |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Alfred:
Do you have any recommendations on replacement of the wheel bearings (from the bearing manufacturer or personal experience) that don't require repacking. I have a 2001 trailer and trailer quite a bit. Should we replace them every 2yrs/5yrs or at some recommended mileage?? Thanks for any information Deputy Dog |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|