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Posted: 22 May 2023 at 12:06pm

Hey guys, more questions from RV newbie.

Finally took my Rpod out for some short distance trip yesterday, and noticed the passenger side brake runs a lot hotter than the left side.

I tried to adjust the brake (by taking off the wheel etc.) and it moves almost freely.

What do you guys think is going on here?

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Posted: 22 May 2023 at 12:27pm

What's "a lot hotter"? Normal operating temps are between 140 and 175degrees F. Personally, if it's within that range I wouldn't be concerned. I would routinely check the tire and brake drum temps on our 179 and it wasn't unusual to see a difference of 10-15 degrees between sides on occasion. Lots of factors come into play, wind cooling one side and not the other, sun shining on once side, etc..

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Posted: 22 May 2023 at 5:43pm

I agree with gpokluda.

We bought a cheap($30) IR thermometer at HF and use it every time we stop . this is the cheapest one now available at HF

https://www.harborfreight.com/121-infrared-laser-thermometer-63985.html

We check the central hub(bearings), outside hub(brakes), and the tire temperatures. there is a wide variety of temps depending on sunny/shade side as well as lots of other factors. We usually see temps within 25-40 degrees for each side. After you check them at each stop during multiple trips , you will determine your ranges and can really tell hot hot is too hot.

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Posted: 22 May 2023 at 8:42pm

When my brakes had different temperatures....one about 180 degrees the other about 90 degrees the issue was the wires that activated the side that was cooler had a break at the connectors so that side brakes weren't working at all. They don't use the best connectors. I used the Harbor Freight temp sensor as well.

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Posted: 23 May 2023 at 9:03am

+1 on the HF temp sensor. Works great for trailer tires and wheels and pizza ovens too!

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Posted: 28 May 2023 at 11:57pm

Thanks for the replies, guys, appreciate that.

I happened to own one of these temp sensors already, (one of these I might need it at a certain point purchase), glad to put it to use.

Upon a closer look, turns out the wiring is broken on the left side, causing the right side to over work.

However I am facing a bigger issue as I screwed up on the brake adjustment and now it's seized.

I'll open another thread to draw a bit more attention if it's ok.

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renhui Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Jul 2022 Location: Calgary, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 58	Post Options Post Reply Quote renhui Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Passenger side brake gets hot. Posted: 22 May 2023 at 12:06pm
	Hey guys, more questions from RV newbie. Finally took my Rpod out for some short distance trip yesterday, and noticed the passenger side brake runs a lot hotter than the left side. I tried to adjust the brake (by taking off the wheel etc.) and it moves almost freely. What do you guys think is going on here?

gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 277	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 May 2023 at 12:27pm
	What's "a lot hotter"? Normal operating temps are between 140 and 175degrees F. Personally, if it's within that range I wouldn't be concerned. I would routinely check the tire and brake drum temps on our 179 and it wasn't unusual to see a difference of 10-15 degrees between sides on occasion. Lots of factors come into play, wind cooling one side and not the other, sun shining on once side, etc..
	Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Triumph T120

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1067	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pod People Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 May 2023 at 5:43pm
	I agree with gpokluda. We bought a cheap($30) IR thermometer at HF and use it every time we stop . this is the cheapest one now available at HF https://www.harborfreight.com/121-infrared-laser-thermometer-63985.html We check the central hub(bearings), outside hub(brakes), and the tire temperatures. there is a wide variety of temps depending on sunny/shade side as well as lots of other factors. We usually see temps within 25-40 degrees for each side. After you check them at each stop during multiple trips , you will determine your ranges and can really tell hot hot is too hot. Travel safe and often Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

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	When my brakes had different temperatures....one about 180 degrees the other about 90 degrees the issue was the wires that activated the side that was cooler had a break at the connectors so that side brakes weren't working at all. They don't use the best connectors. I used the Harbor Freight temp sensor as well.

gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 277	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2023 at 9:03am
	+1 on the HF temp sensor. Works great for trailer tires and wheels and pizza ovens too!
	Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Triumph T120

renhui Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Jul 2022 Location: Calgary, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 58	Post Options Post Reply Quote renhui Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 May 2023 at 11:57pm
	Thanks for the replies, guys, appreciate that. I happened to own one of these temp sensors already, (one of these I might need it at a certain point purchase), glad to put it to use. Upon a closer look, turns out the wiring is broken on the left side, causing the right side to over work. However I am facing a bigger issue as I screwed up on the brake adjustment and now it's seized. I'll open another thread to draw a bit more attention if it's ok.