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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Topic: RP179 Brake question Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 8:28pm |
Thanks. I looked at it and will check the alignment. I have not noticed any wobble so that part seems okay.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 8:27am |
SH,
Here's a pretty good video link on axle issues. Note the wobble test:) http://www.centrevilletrailer.com/how-tos/trailer-axle-alignment-trailer-tire-wear/ |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 6:45am |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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sean p
Groupie Joined: 24 Feb 2016 Location: athens ga Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 6:37am |
My tire wear on my 179 last year was do to a slightly bent axel. they told me it was a factory defect asa i only put 5000 miles on her when she needed fixing and NEW tires .
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2016 179pod--BETTY
2010 nissan frontier Sean and Doug Butchie the morkie touring the west |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2018 at 5:20pm |
Think so. My experience is as stated no heat, no drag. Something else happening there and you are a country wide guy.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2018 at 5:08pm |
I will see if I can find a shop nearby that can check them. After all the miles we have done, it probably is a good idea. Hopefully, we can get it scheduled and done before our next trip.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2018 at 4:20pm |
Well, a contaminated brake doesn't necessarily stick, it slips. That can cause heat. The fact the hub is hot is an indication of the brake being overly applied to that wheel. The brake could be not adjusted correctly or the problem could be the brake is not working properly. I think you need a reputable shop familiar with trailer brakes. When you adjust those brakes they should be close enough to hub to move and engage with signal. not so far they can't engage and not so close they always engage. AND of course they have to not be contaminated. I recommend finding a shop that knows how this works.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Bretboulder
Newbie Joined: 25 May 2017 Location: Boulder Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2018 at 11:12am |
I am having a similar problem with my 2015 Model 178 where the brake on the door side continues to stick, but I have not seen uneven tire wear. Sorry about not having a solution to tire wear.
I do have a question to others about a sticking/dragging brake, which is always on the door side wheel. When it first happened the RV shop told me wheel bearing grease got on the brake so the breaks were replaced. Two months later the same thing happened again - very grabby brake and the brake hub is very hot. I took it back to the shop and they said it just needed an adjustment. Now a few months later the same thing is happening. I am considering taking it to another RV shop but first wanted to see if anyone has had a similar problem and what the solution is. Thanks, Bret |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 20 Jun 2018 at 10:54am |
Very interested in what you find, no heat makes no sense. Draggging brakes get HOT.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 20 Jun 2018 at 10:08am |
The thing is that I haven't noticed excessive heat. Both sides feel about the same whenever we stop and I touch them. I don't see heat discoloration on the drum. It is much tighter than the other side. I'll check out the video and get the nerve up to pull the drum and see what it looks like inside.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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