can any body tell me what temp their wheel bearings are running at on the van with a temp gun
KevinC said
10:37 PM Jan 21, 2017
I can remember a few years back when our brakes weren't working on the front axle. Bearing temp was about 35 degrees C. Of course the summer temp is going to be higher than the winter temp. I'm generally not worried about bearing temp if I know there is plenty of grease there. Temp of brakes is significant though, the temp gun lets us make sure the braking effect is sort of uniform.
But before you panic about your readings, understand that temps rise and fall as a result of ambient temps and the road. Make sure there is a problem before you create one.
aussie_paul said
11:15 PM Jan 21, 2017
KevinC wrote:
I can remember a few years back when our brakes weren't working on the front axle. Bearing temp was about 35 degrees C. Of course the summer temp is going to be higher than the winter temp. I'm generally not worried about bearing temp if I know there is plenty of grease there. Temp of brakes is significant though, the temp gun lets us make sure the braking effect is sort of uniform. But before you panic about your readings, understand that temps rise and fall as a result of ambient temps and the road. Make sure there is a problem before you create one.
Good advice Kevin.
Aussie Paul.
macka17 said
05:01 AM Jan 22, 2017
Basically.
Just go round and check ALL.
Any ONE standing out. Will..... "Stand Out".
Every rig different. on most trips, times of yr etc.
get to know your own, On THAT individual trip.
You KNOW the bearings are good. You did and greased b4 leaving.
Didn't you....? With the FULL van service.
It's just a flash on each hub for brakes, and tyre for deflation.
Ron-D said
08:42 AM Jan 22, 2017
My temperature gun is a finger on the drum after a long run,if it's running hot which happened on my brother in laws van on one trip, the problem was solved by backing off the bearing nut a fraction to give more clearance.
Aus-Kiwi said
09:54 AM Jan 22, 2017
We are getting techi with heat guns ?? Lol yes just use my hand also . Clearance and grease, lube quality is the main things .. Once a year or before long trip I repack bearings .. Never has a problem .. Even on boat trailers ..
Vince said
05:57 PM Jan 22, 2017
When we stop I just go around all 4 wheels and touch the bearing cap. If it's too hot then something is in need of fixing NOW.
Cheers
Vince
Peter and JudyH said
04:28 PM Jan 23, 2017
Vince wrote:
When we stop I just go around all 4 wheels and touch the bearing cap. If it's too hot then something is in need of fixing NOW.
Cheers
Vince
Same here - no high tech stuff just hand on the cap and side of the tyres when stopped after a run. Have done the same for many years with both vans and boats. But beware, don't grab hold - just touch to feel, because if there is a problem then you can get burned!!!!!!
Ron-D said
08:40 AM Jan 24, 2017
Personal opinion here I think you will feel the heat better by touching the brake drun down as low as can through the gap in your mag wheels..
ants_oz said
08:44 AM Jan 24, 2017
Be REAL careful touching brake drums - they can become very hot, very quickly, so much so that you can strip the skin off your finger real quick.
Ron-D said
10:18 AM Jan 24, 2017
Quite true personally even when we had bearing trouble the drum was only warm,to have a red hot drum is extreme but worth the warning...
macka17 said
07:22 PM Jan 25, 2017
Fingers for 50 yrs. Gun for around 3.
What's known as fat and lazy.... Chuckle.
Saves bending down over that there thing
that sprouted on the frunt.
And also made my shoes a LOT heavier.
can any body tell me what temp their wheel bearings are running at on the van with a temp gun
But before you panic about your readings, understand that temps rise and fall as a result of ambient temps and the road. Make sure there is a problem before you create one.
Good advice Kevin.
Aussie Paul.
Just go round and check ALL.
Any ONE standing out. Will..... "Stand Out".
Every rig different. on most trips, times of yr etc.
get to know your own, On THAT individual trip.
You KNOW the bearings are good. You did and greased b4 leaving.
Didn't you....? With the FULL van service.
It's just a flash on each hub for brakes, and tyre for deflation.
My temperature gun is a finger on the drum after a long run,if it's running hot which happened on my brother in laws van on one trip, the problem was solved by backing off the bearing nut a fraction to give more clearance.
When we stop I just go around all 4 wheels and touch the bearing cap. If it's too hot then something is in need of fixing NOW.
Cheers
Vince
Same here - no high tech stuff just hand on the cap and side of the tyres when stopped after a run. Have done the same for many years with both vans and boats. But beware, don't grab hold - just touch to feel, because if there is a problem then you can get burned!!!!!!
Personal opinion here I think you will feel the heat better by touching the brake drun down as low as can through the gap in your mag wheels..
Quite true personally even when we had bearing trouble the drum was only warm,to have a red hot drum is extreme but worth the warning...
Fingers for 50 yrs. Gun for around 3.
What's known as fat and lazy.... Chuckle.
Saves bending down over that there thing
that sprouted on the frunt.
And also made my shoes a LOT heavier.