operator error ! ! !

[ford_truck_guy]

Well , I took my first long trip with my new Kodiak Disc brakes this weekend and they worked good.... MAYBE a little too good! I have 2 separate settings in my truck now for the trailer brakes and the pressure to be applied..
I had no idea and have always just kept my gain at 8-9.... well , apparently that is WAY too aggressive and about 130 miles into my trip ,I had smoke bellowing from the axles..my fear was either tire or bearing ,had no idea the brakes could be causing that!! ... Well I had them installed a week ago today , and now only have about 1/4 pad left 😞
The good news is that I figured it out ( with help) and was able to allow them to cool down and carry on... my trip home was un eventful , and now I have ordered replacement pads so I can replace them next weekend... LIVE AND LEARN .!

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

I think I would put an indicator to the rotors to make sure they are not warped. Then clean and inspect the wheel bearings. 500° for an extended period is not good.

Don

[ford_truck_guy]

Francesca Knowles wrote:
Bet your gas mileage was better once you backed the brakes off, too!

:B MUCH BETTER !! ! !

[ford_truck_guy]

My rotors were showing at 500 degrees with my inferred thermometer . .There was NO discoloration on the rotors , in my eyes that was a good sign

[Francesca_Knowl]

Bet your gas mileage was better once you backed the brakes off, too!

[Turtle_n_Peeps]

While your at it you better order new seals too. Or at least have a really good look at them. Same goes for the grease and bearings.

In fact, if that system got that hot you really need to check it over really well.