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Maverick front Hubs getting real hot sometimes (sometimes fine)

is this normal or are the bearing shagged?

sometimes they are too hot to touch and i need a rag or something to lock/unlock the hubs.

it doesnt matter if its 4 wheel driving or not.

any ideas?

it sounds like shagged bearings

thats what i thought.

how much to get new bearings or to fix the old ones?

get new ones... repacking bearings is a REAL PRICK! New ones will last allot longer too, bearings normaly shag for a reason... keep the grease up to them!

anyone know a price on them, for one each side at the front of the car.

Yellow pages....

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Maddog wrote:Yellow pages....

Ron Hall will become your friend soon...ring him...Hall 4x4, pick up a magnet, and ask HIM lots of questions!

One of the funniest blokes you'll meet!!

Pete, welcome to come down and check them here. Will supervise and lend you the tools.

And sell you bearings if you need.

LOCKY wrote:Pete, welcome to come down and check them here. Will supervise and lend you the tools.

And sell you bearings if you need.

how much approx are they though, or you wouldnt have a clue?

Retail $85 per side.

Can work out a deal though.

nice.

are you working monday?

casue i think i finish work at 3pm and i will come down then.

That or tommorow morning.

Its normal for the hubs to get real hot.
To check wheels bearings
1. Jack wheel off ground
2. Spin wheel
3. Listen for growling noise
4. Wobble and check for play.
YOU will HEAR if bearings worn.
YOU MAy have to push pads away from disk (remember to pump brake pedal afterwards!
If smooth and reasonably quiet leave until next inspection.
If loose adj hand tight bearing nut until no more play and wheel still spins.
If noisy replace (See Locky)
Did mine last Sat nite.

Bazzle

bazzle wrote:Its normal for the hubs to get real hot.
To check wheels bearings
1. Jack wheel off ground
2. Spin wheel
3. Listen for growling noise
4. Wobble and check for play.
YOU will HEAR if bearings worn.
YOU MAy have to push pads away from disk (remember to pump brake pedal afterwards!
If smooth and reasonably quiet leave until next inspection.
If loose adj hand tight bearing nut until no more play and wheel still spins.
If noisy replace (See Locky)
Did mine last Sat nite.

Bazzle

Yeah mine get pretty hot but I haven't sweated about it too much as they seem fine in every other respect.

You do get a fair bit of mechanical warning before you really need to change wheel bearings - play in the hub and noise.

Still, if Locky is gonna show you how to check and change 'em then you probably might as well go learn something. One day you will be able to use this knowledge to impress a chick. And that, in the end, is the real point.

Jason

Yeah Pete, I think all that mud is starting to take it's toll
As I said before grab yourself a grease gun, get some PBR rubber grease and a tub of hand grease (I have a box of them, your welcome to one).
Locky can show you all the GQ grease nipples and how to re-grease the wheel bearings.
Remember lubrication (grease) is your friend as mud dries things out and things will start to fail.

Bitsamissin wrote:Locky can show you all the GQ grease nipples and how to re-grease the wheel bearings..

You can do mine while ya at it Locky...

Be careful. Make sure you check them thouroughly. Your hubs will get hot because they attract the heat from the brakes seeing they are connected to the rotors. I'd hate to see you spend money and time you don't need to.

mkpatrol wrote:Be careful. Make sure you check them thouroughly. Your hubs will get hot because they attract the heat from the brakes seeing they are connected to the rotors.

True, but on the other hand it's not THAT big a job to grease up the bearings and it is a maintenance item.

mkpatrol wrote:I'd hate to see you spend money and time you don't need to.

God forbid that Hottiemonster should ever do such a thing!

Jason

Only trying to givr thr guy some advice smart arse

HM, I think the hot front hubs, is the start of a lot of troublesome problems.

Seriously, this could lead to the rapid demise of the entire vehicle. Thanks to everyone for trying to help the young bloke out, but, seriously, they are just trying to make you feel better HM, (pete) the reality is, and you will learn this soon enough. The vehicle has been thrashed too hard and is self destructing. I can remove the vehicle from you for a fee, but my disposal fee is not cheap. I will reduce the price a little, cause you are young, and have limited knowledge, but the car needs to be disposed of immeadiately, before something bad happens.

If you would like me to dispose of it, let me know. I may even take it for free fi you are quick!

cheers, your friend, and your mums friend
BJ!!

bj on roids wrote:HM, I think the hot front hubs, is the start of a lot of troublesome problems.

Seriously, this could lead to the rapid demise of the entire vehicle. Thanks to everyone for trying to help the young bloke out, but, seriously, they are just trying to make you feel better HM, (pete) the reality is, and you will learn this soon enough. The vehicle has been thrashed too hard and is self destructing. I can remove the vehicle from you for a fee, but my disposal fee is not cheap. I will reduce the price a little, cause you are young, and have limited knowledge, but the car needs to be disposed of immeadiately, before something bad happens.

If you would like me to dispose of it, let me know. I may even take it for free fi you are quick!

cheers, your friend, and your mums friend
BJ!!

I was wondering where the old BJ was hiding... and THERE YOU ARE

Owes me for storage, BJ get in line.