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Originally Posted by jfaulkner
Rotors are a PITA to replace but should last the life of most first owners. I’ve had one seize up so I just replaced it. What I like is it takes longer to pull the wheels off as it does to drop new pads in. |
Yes and also not using a bunch of grease or dealing with worn cam bushings and seized on slacks. Weight savings also depends on drums. I run cast so I save there for sure.
A rotor is much lighter than a steel drum.
And ya rotors are a pain to change but easier than a s cam.
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Originally Posted by allan5oh
Lack of dust shields accelerates pad and drum wear tremendously.
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Yes... but can stop them all lol lots of our running is gravel and that don’t help.
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Originally Posted by jfaulkner
Makes them a PITA to get thawed out in the winter though. But it makes the DOT work that much harder so it’s a plus. |
I haven’t had to thaw one yet. Can usually get them broke free with a solid bar between rom holes and against drum.
I also have the supply gladhand ball valve. In winter I’ll close it before I release trailer air and it will hold brakes off.