Wheel/Brake/Bearing Question
Hi All, I was having some poor braking on our last trip so, after scolding myself for failing to adjust the brakes or lube the bearings since we got the trailer (probably 12,000 miles ago) I decide...
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Well there is a difference between "loose bearings" and bearings that are set to their correct specifications.
However that description posted by Jimlin looks to be about right. The only part I didn't care for was the lack of proper torque specs: "just snug" is hardly an exact measurement. :)
FWIW the procedure to set the preload on the front hub bearings on my Dodge 1-ton are very similar to those posted. The exception being that they specify 18 in.lbs. instead of "just snug". :)
However that description posted by Jimlin looks to be about right. The only part I didn't care for was the lack of proper torque specs: "just snug" is hardly an exact measurement. :)
FWIW the procedure to set the preload on the front hub bearings on my Dodge 1-ton are very similar to those posted. The exception being that they specify 18 in.lbs. instead of "just snug". :)
