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Old 06-18-2011, 05:55 PM
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Default Acceptable trailer brake rotor temp.

Used a temp gun on my rotors when I got home today.I was seeing brake dust on the rims,I did not see this on my old trailer but it had almost solid rims and the brakes did not work that great so I might not have been able to see it.

Rotors 145-150
hub 112-115

Are these temps ok? I am thinking they are as the front rotors on my truck were 210.

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I'm not an expert , but those temps sound fine. If you want to get new bigger brakes or add more brakes, look on e-bay for a trailer brake kit. There not that tough to put on yourself.
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Trailer is new and has pretty big brakes,stops great just a little concerned about the brake dust and heat.But like I said the rotors on my truck which is a 3500 dually were hotter so I think its ok.
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Mine get hotter than that, but then again; I only check them right after I stop!
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Mine get hotter than that, but then again; I only check them right after I stop!
What about the brake dust,I never had a trailer with mag wheels before so I might not have been able to see it.Do you get dust also?
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Not too much, but it is noticeable after a long trip.
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my hubs are touchable (i.e. warm to the touch) can't say on brake temp.

I run synthetic Mobil 1 in the hubs, seems to keep the temps down.
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Your temps sound fine. I have always been told that a good rule of thumb is you should be able to grab the wheel hub with your hand and hold on. It should feel very warm but not result in the impulse to yank your hand away.

Interesting comment about the brake dust. I used to get alot of dust on my rims with the surge brakes. Since I wnet to EOH, virtually none.
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I agree, even on the hottest day you should be able to grab the hub and not jerk your hand back because of heat. Warm is OK. The touch test is the quickest way to detect a problem before your wheel falls off......
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Everyone: Pick up a laser temp gun. They are fantastic tools. You won't believe how many uses you will find for it.

http://www.google.com/search?q=laser...w=1280&bih=643

I've had this one for close to 10 years; bought back when it was nearly $100 bucks. I don't think I've even replaced the battery.


http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CG4Q8wIwAQ
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