How Long Should it Take to Replace Electric Brakes and Bearings on a 6K Dexter Axle

Updated 01/24/2014 | Published 01/23/2014

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Question:

how long should it take to change brakes and bearings on a dexter 6000# axle on both sides start to finish?

asked by: Tim B

Helpful Expert Reply:

On a single axle with all of the parts and tools ready it would take someone with experience maybe about an hour to complete the installation. Out in the driveway where you can take your time maybe about 2 hours. That is provided you do not have to fight with any of the components like a rusted bolt or something like that.

The brakes will just bolt on so they are easy to mount. The wiring part will take about the same amount of time. Make sure your ground wire is attached to a clean bare metal surface. Brake adjustment you can do as the very last step.

Packing the bearings with grease can take some time. What makes it easy is a special tool, # L70025. I have linked a video showing how it works.

I have linked a video that basically shows everything you will need to do. The only difference is in the video the trailer has an EZ lube hub so they do not have to pack the bearings by hand since the grease fitting is built into the spindle.

expert reply by: Michael H