Tire and Wheel Bearing Running Temperature

[Windjammingnc]

Originally Posted by rsdata

about what was the outside temp at the time?

I don't shoot the temp with a meter, but my hubs feel only slightly warmer than the outside temp... to me yours look a bit high

Ambient temp was in the mid-80's....

[D W]

Originally Posted by Windjammingnc

On our last trip, I measured the hub temps when we stopped for fuel...

Driver's side Front/Rear: 117 and 127 respectively
Pass. Side Front/Rear: 137 and 145 respectively (Sunny Side during travel)

This is consistent with a previous stop before I had the IR tester. I felt by hand and the Driver Front was cold. I am concerned that either the driver front brake is not working effectively or grease is in the brakes (this is a new trailer).

Thoughts?

Grease in the brakes will grab, and grab violently. Keep in mind that when you first stop things momentarily will get hotter as the air has stopped circulating.

[jeffnick]

Those numbers wouldn't cause me concern.

Are you having trouble stopping?

Might try touching lug nuts for comparison?