Acceptable trailer brake rotor temp.
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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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Rotors 145-150
hub 112-115
Are these temps ok? I am thinking they are as the front rotors on my truck were 210.
Thanks
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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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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.
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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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