Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hi all

I have noticed lately that whenever I get out of the car after driving a relatively short distance (say under 10km from home to the City) the back wheels/hub covers are very hot. I am not a lead foot driver or heavy braker, but my Rangie is equiped with bullbar, winch, rear bar, wheel carrier roof rack, 31" muddies etc...so there is a bit of weight. I did have new disks and pads put in about 18 months ago.

Can it be bearings or capiler drag or anything else??

The back wheels/hub covers are noticeabley hotter then the front when touched after a journey.

I am just worried about it as I am about to embark on a 5000km trip from Brisbane to the Gregory River in the North Western QLD and return very shortly and don't want to be let down with a ceased bearing...

Thanks for your help

Cheers

Andrew

Pull hubs check bearings. ( when were bearings last checked)

Jack car spin wheel see if brakes grabbing.

I can touch my hub after a long drive.

Michael.

Thanks for that...

I was going to take the wheels off this weekend and check the calipers.

How flimsy is the hub cover gasket? Will they need renewing if I remove the hub covers for inspection?

Cheers

Andrew

gasket under axle flange is weak as.

I dont use any gaskets there, just use locktite flange gasket its purple in red tube.

Michael.

HSV Rangie wrote:gasket under axle flange is weak as.

I dont use any gaskets there, just use locktite flange gasket its purple in red tube.

Michael.

I'll second that.
The original gasket is thin paper.
Any gasket goo should do the trick.