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<p>[QUOTE="Rockwind1, post: 12133173, member: 337066"]mid 90's big tex gooseneck with 2 dexter 10k axles</p><p><br /></p><p>it has very, very little miles on it but the front axle has the original brakes. they are 12 1/4" x4"</p><p><br /></p><p>the shoes (pads) on both sides have heaps of life left,, it's like they were not used,, </p><p><br /></p><p>the rear brakes will practically lock up when my 2019 ford f350 dash image shows "3" it goes from 1-10. this ford has the brake controller built into the dash and when used, the instrument cluster has a digital graphic display showing how much brake is being applied. </p><p><br /></p><p>but the front brakes,, the drivers side is still not locked up at "3" and the passenger side doesn't work at all. </p><p><br /></p><p>the wiring looks fine and i checked the ground wire that goes to the frame it is good as well. </p><p><br /></p><p>i can visually see the pads thru the gap of the backing plate and they are adjusted the same as the rear. </p><p><br /></p><p>i have worked on electric trailer brakes before on 5th wheels. these 10k brakes are bigger of course</p><p><br /></p><p>full disclosure, i have not removed the drum yet to check them out,,,i ordered some oil seals (these are oil bath hubs) because as long as i have them out i will replace seal. it's not leaking but it must be old. </p><p><br /></p><p>appreciate any input[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Rockwind1, post: 12133173, member: 337066"]mid 90's big tex gooseneck with 2 dexter 10k axles it has very, very little miles on it but the front axle has the original brakes. they are 12 1/4" x4" the shoes (pads) on both sides have heaps of life left,, it's like they were not used,, the rear brakes will practically lock up when my 2019 ford f350 dash image shows "3" it goes from 1-10. this ford has the brake controller built into the dash and when used, the instrument cluster has a digital graphic display showing how much brake is being applied. but the front brakes,, the drivers side is still not locked up at "3" and the passenger side doesn't work at all. the wiring looks fine and i checked the ground wire that goes to the frame it is good as well. i can visually see the pads thru the gap of the backing plate and they are adjusted the same as the rear. i have worked on electric trailer brakes before on 5th wheels. these 10k brakes are bigger of course full disclosure, i have not removed the drum yet to check them out,,,i ordered some oil seals (these are oil bath hubs) because as long as i have them out i will replace seal. it's not leaking but it must be old. appreciate any input[/QUOTE]
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