I installed new wheel bearings and new brake pads. Would the new brake pads be just wearing in causing the rotors to heat up. If the car has not be excessively braked then parked should the rotors be that hot. Car seems to accelerate and coast OK but my concern is I may not have got the wheel bearing end play right. After my first test run I jacked up the front wheels and pulled on the the drivers side tire/wheel and found a fair bit of play there. I tightened the hub nut a bit and that took out the play in the wheel. I've read all the posts regarding the correct way to set the end play and I believe I set it up as stated. Can the end play be reset correctly with the calipers installed?? Can a dial gauge be used effectively to set end play with the calipers still on?
I had a severe front bearing failure last year at speed that really got my adrenaline pumping and I would not like to go thru that again. Any advice most appreciated.
I had a severe front bearing failure last year at speed that really got my adrenaline pumping and I would not like to go thru that again. Any advice most appreciated.