joaharrison Report post Posted June 5, 2019 On my Niagara both metal hubcaps (small like a metal cup) are really loose and rattling and I can't figure out how to tighten or remove. Suggestions? Also, are drum brake pads for these 14" wheels hard to find on the road (we're on a 8k mile trip)? Are there cross reference numbers to car or truck brake pads that we can tell the auto parts stores so they can look up? Thanks so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted June 5, 2019 Welcome to the forum. Most of the hubcaps like that that I have seen are inserted when the wheel is off. So I think you should be able to remove them by removing the tire/wheel. I can't give you a good answer to how to tighten them without seeing the part covered by the rim. There may have been a washer or shim to take out the play. Also I suspect is you are missing a small center that would cover the center hole. I think if you have the original part numbers you can find brake shoes that will work. If they were in good shape when you left I don't see them wearing out in 8K miles. Let us know what you find out. Where are you frome/headed? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joaharrison Report post Posted June 5, 2019 Thx. From Idaho. Traveling all around the country clockwise. Currently in SC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted June 5, 2019 josharrison, those center hub covers are usually just resting against the back of the wheel and are often loose, I wouldn't worry about it or try make it any different. Your axles are probably made by Dexter Axle co, not the RV manufacture. I am attaching a link below for parts that you can order on-line. Any small trailer dealer (utility, box or flatbed, not necessarily RV dealer) should have those parts in stock. In the past I found it cheaper and much easier to replace the brakes with a completely assembled product from Dexter, 4 bolts and 2 wires, repack the bearings and put it back together. The backing plates wear out also, so the complete unit just made sense, plus is comes with a new magnet. Brake parts on-line https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Brakes.aspx Dexter axle website; https://www.dexteraxle.com/store Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
