AL-KO AKS 1300 STABILISER
Changing the Pads in an AL-KO AKS 1300 STABILISER
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Tue May 27, 2014 10:32 amby hob (deleted)
After my full caravan service I was advised that the stabiliser pads needed changing soon
That nice Mr Calder kindly supplied the info on how its done
AlKo AKS1300 Stabiliser
And the parts were ordered from
http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/caravan/home/product_23794/friction_pad_kit_for_al-ko_aks_1300.aspx
Once they are delivered it looks a simple job to fit them .................more to follow when the parts arrive
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Well the parts arrived promptly a couple of days after I ordered them.
this is what about 30 pounds buys you
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They don't look that well finished to me but presumably they will soon bed in.
It is best to do them one at a time so you don't get the bits mixed up so this is the handle side one
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To remove them you have to prize the small clip out of the groove in the end with a sharp object (I used a small screwdriver blade)
When it comes out you will see a needle roller bearing and a backing plate for the bearing on the stem (and maybe a spacer though mine did not ) these need removing and placing on the new one in the same order, I put a couple of spots of oil on before refitting the new one to lubricate the bearing and to stop the stem rusting. It is important not to use too much oil as you don't want it getting on the pads.
Now the other side (the one with the plastic adjusting knob) this was a little different as it also had a spacer on it
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As with the other side these parts need removing from the old pad and placing on the new one in the right order again 2 spots of oil and fit the new pad back in.
To refit them is just a matter of sliding them back in and pushing a new ring in the groove to retain them ..........the new pads come with 4 new rings but you only need 2 the others are presumably spares in case you drop one or need to refit them some time in the future?
This last shot shows a new one next to an old one to show the difference.
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Vauxhall Insignia Sri towing 2006 Triton 430 import
RE: Alco 1300 stabiiser pads
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:15 pmby crow (deleted)
When I did mine Neville, the pins were corroded because
there were no plastic seals fitted on the ends of the pins
after fitting, worth getting hold of if yours are missing.
RE: Alco 1300 stabiiser pads
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:27 pmby hob (deleted)
Quote: crow wrote in post #2
When I did mine Neville, the pins were corroded because
there were no plastic seals fitted on the ends of the pins
after fitting, worth getting hold of if yours are missing.
I couldn't see any plastic seals? or really anywhere to put any? one ot the stems was a little rusty hence the spot of oil to lubricate them.
Vauxhall Insignia Sri towing 2006 Triton 430 import
RE: Alco 1300 stabiiser pads
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:36 pmby Aaron Calder • | 3.834 Posts
RE: Alco 1300 stabiiser pads
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:34 pmby Agger (deleted)
Quote: Aaron Calder wrote in post #5
Nev!
A nice clear walkthough.
Many thanks.
Seconded by Agger, well done good clear informative advice
RE: Alco 1300 stabiiser pads
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:48 pmby Frantone (deleted)
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The plastic seals referred to may be the end caps on the outside.
Probably the red version of these.......
B*****! It's upside down again! but you get the picture.
Troll & Galaxy.
RE: How to change the pads in an AL-KO AKS 1300 STABILISER
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Tue May 27, 2014 11:04 amby crow (deleted)
Mine never had the external caps fitted, did yours Neville?
The stem on one side was quite corroded, so I used a trace
of hmp grease on bearings and stem.
Nice write up.
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