Grease on rims

Lou C

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If you have disc brakes simply look behind the back side of the brake rotors, if the seals are leaking grease it will be obvious there. Unlike drum brakes with disc brakes you can see the grease seals from the outside....
 

MRS

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If you have disc brakes simply look behind the back side of the brake rotors, if the seals are leaking grease it will be obvious there. Unlike drum brakes with disc brakes you can see the grease seals from the outside....
Thanks drum brakes on hold and now have to replace patio roof before rain on Tuesday. House work never done.
 

crazy charlie

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Do I need to tighten axle nuts three rims look like this not sure what to do to stop this. Thanks for any replies.
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this looks like an issue WHILE TOWING. ,I would go with excessive bearing heat.everything expands.check the temp during next tow.Thats where I would go with this issue.Charlie
 

MRS

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this looks like an issue WHILE TOWING. ,I would go with excessive bearing heat.everything expands.check the temp during next tow.Thats where I would go with this issue.Charlie
All good now changed hub seals they were bad. Changed tires D rated getting ready for striper derby this coming weekend 😁5F5BBAD0-E7E6-4E09-A54D-9EC355CE2DB7.jpeg
 

MRS

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Change your rubber caps.

I get 2-3 years before they dry rot and start leaking
Yup that was it did trip 440 miles round trip and did change tires D rated all is good 👍
 

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