Only 3 things cause overheating bearings, brakes, bearings too tight, or bad bearings-since a mechanic put in new bearings and I assume he would know how to pre-load them as per bigdogeah and the other 3 are ok-my money is a bad brake actuator or a piece of brake has broken off and wedged. He would have seen that so-bad brake adjustment or a sticking brake actuator. Back off the adjustor-spin the wheel-should be free-no dragging-tighten the adjustor til it drags-back it off til it doesn't drag. Apply the brakes several times-if the brake drags after any application -change out the actuator.Thanks for the Reponses , I will check the surge brakes again. Heading to Nootka in a few weeks and do not want any problems..
Definitely fix that before you go!Thanks for the Reponses , I will check the surge brakes again. Heading to Nootka in a few weeks and do not want any problems..
Definitely fix that before you go!
It is also a good idea to have the parts, tools and knowledge to replace a bearing yourself before you go, especially when travelling to remote areas. Have had to change bearings on the side of the road twice now, both times in the middle of nowhere. Made the difference between a successful trip and a disastrous one.