front hub warm/hot
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front hub warm/hot
packed the wheel bearings about a year a ago, maybe 600 miles. I drove it the other day and felt the front hubs as a precaution as always. The drivers side was cool, the the passanger side was warm/hot, I could keep my hand on the hub but it got WARM rather quickly. Could it be a sticky caliper??
I don't drive it all that often, Will the caliper loosen up if that is the case??
Tell me what to look for and fix fellas.
thanks,
dustin
The suspect is a 78 2wd F250
I don't drive it all that often, Will the caliper loosen up if that is the case??
Tell me what to look for and fix fellas.
thanks,
dustin
The suspect is a 78 2wd F250
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you might check the bearing. It could be too tight. Could also check the temp of the caliper. If it is different than the other side then you can sort of narrow it down.
Believe it or not, even a bearing that is too lose can get hot, it will still be in a bind if it can't ride correctly in the race. Possibly the wheel would be a little wobbily or look like the camber is off, but it is still worth a look.
Believe it or not, even a bearing that is too lose can get hot, it will still be in a bind if it can't ride correctly in the race. Possibly the wheel would be a little wobbily or look like the camber is off, but it is still worth a look.
