Trailer Brakes HOT after adjustment
Hello all- Recently completed a bearing pack, bearing seal replacement, and brake adjustment. I can't imaging the heat being caused by the bearing grease packing. Hub adjustment: Hubs were...
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I tested brakes by driving around under tow for approx. 5-10 miles braking hard and also using my Tekonsha brake lever to brake hard (not at the same time). I did hard braking doing 30-40mph. I did this to adjust my Tekonsha gain setting and to be sure brakes did not lock up on a hard stop.
After the drive, I pulled over near my home and went back to touch brake drums. They were very hot to the touch...all 4.
I know if I did this with mine, they would all be hot?
If you drive around without hitting the brakes that much or hard on the trailer, how hot are then then?
Unless I missed something in your post?
Mitch
