I started noticing after a short drive, the driver's side rear brake drum is very hot.
Last week I put a new E brake cable in on that side, and everything looked okay, reinstalled everything, and adjusted the brakes. The wheel spins free, and the brakes are not over-adjusted.
In the back of my mind I wondered if it was possible to get the axle nut too tight and press against the outer axle bearing, and cause it to heat up.
After double checking the brakes, I was positive they weren't dragging, so I figured I would back the axle nut off a little bit. After consulting with a friend, he said the axle nut shouldn't be the problem, and after he inspected the bearings, he said they were borderline, and needed replaced.
I forgot to mention, when I pulled the brake drum, there was shiny metal shavings inside, as well as in the gear oil that leaked out.
I replaced the bearings today, and installed a new seal, and I'm thinking my mistake is not replacing the races, although they seemed to be in excellent condition. So I greased up the bearings, installed them, and went for a ride... Within 10 minutes the brake drum was too hot to touch.
The brakes are not dragging, the bearings or good, (races maybe??) and the axle doesn't appear to be bent.
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Last week I put a new E brake cable in on that side, and everything looked okay, reinstalled everything, and adjusted the brakes. The wheel spins free, and the brakes are not over-adjusted.
In the back of my mind I wondered if it was possible to get the axle nut too tight and press against the outer axle bearing, and cause it to heat up.
After double checking the brakes, I was positive they weren't dragging, so I figured I would back the axle nut off a little bit. After consulting with a friend, he said the axle nut shouldn't be the problem, and after he inspected the bearings, he said they were borderline, and needed replaced.
I forgot to mention, when I pulled the brake drum, there was shiny metal shavings inside, as well as in the gear oil that leaked out.
I replaced the bearings today, and installed a new seal, and I'm thinking my mistake is not replacing the races, although they seemed to be in excellent condition. So I greased up the bearings, installed them, and went for a ride... Within 10 minutes the brake drum was too hot to touch.
The brakes are not dragging, the bearings or good, (races maybe??) and the axle doesn't appear to be bent.
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