FYI Axel Failure
FYI-Has anyone had this problem? I purchased my 2011 Cruiser RV 24SD ViewFinder new. Used it about 3000 miles each year 2011 & 2012. I pulled & packed the wheel bearings each year. Jan 2013 had my loc...
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ScottG wrote:
The Axles should definitely match. I would replace the remaining one with the same model.
As for why the bearing failed? The last person to touch it did something wrong. It was either too tight, too loose or contaminated.
I agree with this 100%. Being a machinist for....way too long....there is no reason for a bearing to fail so quickly after service. Too loose and they will load up unevenly, too tight and they will rapidly wear the hardface off and tip causing the brakes to rub at all times....there is the cause of fire. A good practice is to check hub/wheel temp when you can, an infrared thermometer works great for this.
Michael
