Axles available

[wingnut60]

My '05 36TK3 came from the factory with 7K axles, but 8k brakes. I had already changed the springpaks from 3500 to 4000. Now I have put entirely new 8k axles and electric brakes under it, and have the 7k axles and brake assemblies left over. The bearings are Nev-R-Lube and were changed in '11. At that time the brakes were gone thru and said to be in fine shape.
These left over assemblies may be of some use to someone with an older Suites, altho not sure if the axle is of any help. But the brake assemblies are complete and are the 8k size. Might be a cheap brake up grade if you have the 7k brakes. I was told the spindles are the same for the 7 and 8k axles, so the brakes would also fit the 8k as replacements.
They are in Alvarado, TX.
Anyone have any interest in them?
Joe
Best to send an email to me at joejd at aol.com

[Cummins12V98]

Curious why you went with electric instead of Disk Brakes?

[wingnut60]

Cost, simplicity and some reports of calipers locking up and roasting the spindle.
I am sure discs are way better, but guess I am too set in my ways.

For that matter, I did get an estimate on Morryde with discs, and I decided to keep my first-born instead.

Joe

[RickandJanice]

When we changed to Mor/Ryde I.S., we also decided to keep our electric drum brakes due to the cost difference as well as maintenance. While at the Mor/Ryde shop, we were also told individually by the shop manager, shop supervisor and technician that worked on our unit that the Dexter 12" electric drum brakes that were on our Suite were the best drum brakes ever made and more than adequate for our size rig. The drums showed minimal wear in 5 years and 45000 miles of use and we have never had an issue stopping, even in emergency situations. By keeping our drum brakes, it saved us $3000 when installing the I.S. Disc brakes would be nice, just do not feel they are necessary in our case either.

[wingnut60]

The axles have sold, thanks to Craigslist.
Did not think it would happen in less the a day...
Joe

[Cummins12V98]

My Dad had the big dexter electric brakes on his HH Premier. He was impressed with how well my disk brakes stopped when he rode with me after replacing the pads on our MS. So he did a Kodiak disk brake conversion. He thought the electric brakes worked good but says there is no comparison to the new disk brakes. Wishes he would have done it sooner.

FWIW disk brakes are very easy to maintain. Lube the caliper slide bolts once a year and you are good to go.

[wingnut60]

Well, each type brakes has pluses and minuses--if discs weren't better, they probably wouldn't be on almost every car around, but a lot of the reason is also weight reduction.
You mention you replaced the pads--the brake linings on the axles I took off were not in need of replacing--this after 8 years and probably 48000+ miles.

[Cummins12V98]

Well, each type brakes has pluses and minuses--if discs weren't better, they probably wouldn't be on almost every car around, but a lot of the reason is also weight reduction.
You mention you replaced the pads--the brake linings on the axles I took off were not in need of replacing--this after 8 years and probably 48000+ miles.

When I bought the 07.5 MS in late 11 I went thru it and discovered the slide bolts on the calipers were not lubed from the factory. So the outer pads were doing all the work. When I came to the 4th wheel the outer pad was missing and the caliper was grinding into the rotor. Kodiak gave me a great deal on a new rotor and caliper. I installed NAPA's best semi metallic pads per the advice from Kodiak.

After doing the work we tried out the brakes to set the pads. I was very impressed and so was my Dad.