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jcasey · 06-27-2005, 06:12 PM

Today, after talking with Dexter Axle about the "brake bolt issue" on
our Mobile Suites, I checked the bolt in the disk brake mechanism to
determine if it is the new desirable one, or the old "putrid" one.

Looking at the back of the brake/wheel----I found two c. 3/8th inch
bolts at the upper end of the calipers, and two c. 3/8th inch bolts
at the lower end of the calipers.

Exactly between the two pairs of bolts, and near the outer edge of the
calipers, was a c. 1/4 inch bolt that was loose or movable. In other
words it will wiggle, or move back and forth/mostly in and out,
about 1/8th to 3/16th if one pulls on the nut end. It moved easily.

Dexter said if the bolt moved easily, I have the newer version and
should not have the problem some people have reported.

The axle has a number stamped in the center of the axle tube, midway
under the trailer. Our axle number is #112343622. I suspect the numbers
are sequential, so you might be able to guess when your chassis was
built at Dexter by comparing numbers. According to Dexter, our trailer's
Dexter chassis was built on Aug 24, 2004 and the completed trailer was
picked up in mid-September 04 at the dealer.

06-27-2005, 06:12 PM	#18
jcasey Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Estes Park, CO Posts: 82	Dexter hydraulic disc brake problem Today, after talking with Dexter Axle about the "brake bolt issue" on our Mobile Suites, I checked the bolt in the disk brake mechanism to determine if it is the new desirable one, or the old "putrid" one. Looking at the back of the brake/wheel----I found two c. 3/8th inch bolts at the upper end of the calipers, and two c. 3/8th inch bolts at the lower end of the calipers. Exactly between the two pairs of bolts, and near the outer edge of the calipers, was a c. 1/4 inch bolt that was loose or movable. In other words it will wiggle, or move back and forth/mostly in and out, about 1/8th to 3/16th if one pulls on the nut end. It moved easily. Dexter said if the bolt moved easily, I have the newer version and should not have the problem some people have reported. The axle has a number stamped in the center of the axle tube, midway under the trailer. Our axle number is #112343622. I suspect the numbers are sequential, so you might be able to guess when your chassis was built at Dexter by comparing numbers. According to Dexter, our trailer's Dexter chassis was built on Aug 24, 2004 and the completed trailer was picked up in mid-September 04 at the dealer. __________________ 2011 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke F350 Super Cab, AT, DRW, Lariat. with Ride-Rite Firestone Air Bags. Used to tow 2011 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 #5568, which is equipped with Center Point Suspension, Trailair Hitch, Level-Up, dual pane windows, Satellite Finder, 17.5 Tires, Dual Air, Valley/Husky 24,000 5th wheel hitch.