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jmcope
08-12-2011, 11:28 AM
We are now 4 hours from home, camping for the weekend. At a gas stop, I checked all 4 trailer wheels for heat (quick bare hand on the rim.) One was noticeably warmer than the other three. Also noted some brake dust on that wheel only.

Do I have a problem? Should I be concerned? And is there anything I can do?

Thanks, Gang!
Terrydactile
08-12-2011, 03:45 PM
Sounds like you may have one brake that has been adjusted tighter than the others. Is this your first trip? Have you recently replaced the brake shoes? I would start with a proper brake adjustment.
jmcope
08-13-2011, 04:52 AM
It's actually the second trip in the brand new TT. First trip was 50 miles or so, just a "break-in quickie."

I'm suspecting the one drum is set a little tighter. It didn't seem to be getting hot enough to start a fire, so I think I'll let the dealer have a look at it early next week.

Thanks for the quick reply,