Also friction pads

[Ian_5074271]

Hi I have a pair of new Alko side friction pads. I have had them for about 20 years. I wonder if they will fit the Alko 3004 stabiliser.
The markings on them say AL-KO. ARL2. 573914. They are exactly the same diameter, thickness and height as the ones I have taken out of the 3004 stabiliser.
The dished area on the new pads looks smaller than the ones I have taken out of the stabiliser, but they are extremely worn.
Anyone got any knowledge of the Alko friction pads.
Regards
Ian


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[Mr Plodd]

Email Al-ko and ask them would be my first thought.
Or do a search on their website for the friction pads listed for your hitch and see if that part number matches what you have?

 

[JTQ]

As they wear, the dished area gets deeper, so the outer edge of that dish increases in diameter. So what you see is what would be expected.

You can shim them, a purpose made "washer" shim placed on the stem behind the pad, thus they can last for years. Mine now in excess of 40K miles.
You need to download the set up info sheet to see how getting the "right" settings can be determined.