Replacing brake pads on Dexter (UFP) DB35 brakes

[tellushow]

I've had zero luck finding written or video instructions for replacing brake pads on Dexter (formally UFP) DB35 brakes.  Can anyone point me to where I might find this?  It would be much appreciated.

Also, brakes are on a single axle.  What are thoughts with replacing pads on just one wheel (in a pinch) since the other wheel's pads have plenty of wear left?  I would never do this on an automobile, but is this something you could get by with on boat trailer with surge brakes?  And do the other wheel in the off-season?

Thanks.

[oldjeep]

49 minutes ago, tellushow said:

I've had zero luck finding written or video instructions for replacing brake pads on Dexter (formally UFP) DB35 brakes.  Can anyone point me to where I might find this?  It would be much appreciated.

Also, brakes are on a single axle.  What are thoughts with replacing pads on just one wheel (in a pinch) since the other wheel's pads have plenty of wear left?  I would never do this on an automobile, but is this something you could get by with on boat trailer with surge brakes?  And do the other wheel in the off-season?

Thanks.

Disc brakes?  Should take 30 minutes a side if you stop for a beer.  I'd do both sides.  Should just need a c clamp to push the piston back in, pop the new pads on and be done.

 

 

Edited July 11, 2022 by oldjeep

[tellushow]

Thanks. I'm aware of that Youtube video, was hoping for instructions specific to my exact make/model of brakes.  But looks like I will have to work my way through it using this and other info out there.

Thanks again.

 

[oldjeep]

6 minutes ago, tellushow said:

Thanks. I'm aware of that Youtube video, was hoping for instructions specific to my exact make/model of brakes.  But looks like I will have to work my way through it using this and other info out there.

Thanks again.

 

Specific info?  Remove wheel.  Remove 2 bolts holding caliper on.  Remove old pads.  Use c clamp to press piston in.  Install new pads.  Install 2 bolts.  Install wheel. Repeat on other side.  

[jwl019]

2 hours ago, tellushow said:

Thanks. I'm aware of that Youtube video, was hoping for instructions specific to my exact make/model of brakes.  But looks like I will have to work my way through it using this and other info out there.

Thanks again.

 

 

2 hours ago, oldjeep said:

Specific info?  Remove wheel.  Remove 2 bolts holding caliper on.  Remove old pads.  Use c clamp to press piston in.  Install new pads.  Install 2 bolts.  Install wheel. Repeat on other side.  

It really is that simple, just helped a friend do his this weekend at the boat ramp.

One thing to note, open the brake cap at the trailer tongue prior to pushing the capiler in with the c clamp.  If you do not remove the cap, once you release the clamp to slide it in place, the capiler pushes to pad to close to fit over the rotor.

I had a genius moment where I walked to the brake fluid cap and removed it while the c clamp was installed and the built up pressure when I slightly lifted the edge with my fingernail, blew the cap off and shot out fluid.