Overheated my brakes

Pulled the drums this weekend. Shoes look fine, no cracks. No melted wires.Cleaned up the bearings and put Valvoline Dura-Blend Semi-Synthetic grease (500F drop point) in the bearings. Everything is back together. I put on a pair of "Bearing Buddies" too.

Thanks for all the feedback.

All the Best,
D. White

Think I am just going to replace the shoes and repack the bearings this weekend. Then I will be sure.

All the Best,
D. White

Think I am just going to replace the shoes and repack the bearings this weekend. Then I will be sure.

All the Best,
D. White

This was a drum and bac plate assembly from Norther Tool. Bearings were pre-packed with some red grease I assume to be lithium based. Nithing specific about it in the instructions.

They had a LOT of grease in them.

All the Best,
D. White

What type of grease was used ? It should not be seeping out.

Doing some research I'm pretty comfortable just leaving the brakes as is. Looks like the drivers side hub leaked a little grease through the bearing cap last night. Think this is a problem? How can I tell if the grease is shot?

All the Best,
D. White

I wouldn't worry about it. Brakes get hot but after they cool they will work just fine.

Let them roll.

Smoking could be normal, consult the instructions for your pads, shoes, discs, drums, etc.

I replaced all four discs and eight pads on my station wagon, and there was a fair bit of smoking during the break in. The instructions noted there may be some. The discs were coated with a LOT of oil, I did my best to scrub it off with Brakleen... and of course, a little dab of anti-sieze on the pads manages to get all over everything as I wrestle them into the clips.