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RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - rheavn - 01-05-2014
I put mine in between the full & minimum line. Also make sure the vent hole in the plug is open. Blow some air through it. Several people have come to my house & complained of oil soiling their wheels. We removed some oil & to my knowledge that corrected the issue.
RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - qcj - 01-05-2014
Thanks Steve,
My oil level now is slightly above the min. I'm going to see how that works. After I travel for awhile my front wheels will get hot enough where it is uncomfortable to hold you hand on them for very long. I presume that comes from the disc brakes?? Again we live and learn. Chappell
RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - rheavn - 01-05-2014
Chappell,
Are you feeling that much heat thru the Kane hub covers? If so, something is causing more heat than what sounds normal. Do both sides get that hot? I'd be looking at the bearings and front brakes closely.
RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - encantotom - 01-05-2014
there are several different resevour hub caps i have found
tom
RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - qcj - 01-05-2014
I am not feeling any heat through the kane covers, just wheels behind kane covers. I have traveled with others and felt their wheels and they were same way?? This was on the way to Spearfish last year. If you feel there is a problem I will go to Newell and them checked out.
RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - qcj - 01-05-2014
Tom, My hub caps have a rubber plug about the size of a dime. My Tag are more like a half dollar. The oil coming out is not off color, but as comes out as in the bottle. I am thinking seriously about going to Newell and having the rotors turned. After a 130,000 that might need to be done.
RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - rheavn - 01-05-2014
Chappell,
I can't say I have ever felt the rim itself. I would jack up a front wheel and spin it. Listen for any bearing noise. See if there is any brake drag. If no noise and no brake drag you are probably ok. Aluminum is a good conductor of heat so maybe it is just brake heat if no other problem found. I'll check my front wheels when I take my coach out.
RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - folivier - 01-05-2014
Whenever I stop for a break I use my infrared thermometer and check all my tires and wheels. That's about the easiest way to see if a brake is hanging up or bearing going bad.
RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - rheavn - 01-05-2014
Forest,
Do you remember what kind of wheel temperatures you get on a average temp day?
RE: Front & Tag axle wheel bearings - folivier - 01-05-2014
Don't really remember but probably around 100-120 F