How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
10-20-2019, (Subject: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run??? ) 
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How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
Hello all, it’s been awhile since I have been on. I had to take another break from the road, but now I am back hopefully for awhile.

Anyway, put new brake shoes, drums, and chambers on my old trailer, adjusted the brakes, then went out for a test drive. Two of the drums are running about 180 degrees after 100 miles or so, the other two, one is at 200, and the other about 240?? I have already pulled down the hot positions and everything looks fine. Am I worried for nothing??? (Also slack adjusters, S cams and bushings are relatively new too, only about 30,000 miles on them)

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10-20-2019, (Subject: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run??? ) 
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RE: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
The 180s and 200s i wouldnt worry about but the 240 maybe you had 1 click tighter than the rest? or maybe it caught the least amount a wind if there was a cross wind that would explain 1 side being 180 and other 200.


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10-20-2019, (Subject: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run??? ) 
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RE: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
Is the sun bright and shiny on one side more than the other?
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10-20-2019, (Subject: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run??? ) 
Post: #4
RE: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
You just changed shoes. You probably just have a shoe or 2 with a high spot that needs to wear in.
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10-20-2019, (Subject: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run??? ) 
Post: #5
RE: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
Thanks for the input guys. I guess I will just run it and keep an eye on it with the temp gun each time I stop.


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10-21-2019, (Subject: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run??? ) 
Post: #6
RE: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
Unless the drum is red hot and smoke rolling out, you should be ok. I've done the same thing your doing with a temp gun after changing shoes and drums, and I got the same results your getting. Some of your s cams or bushings could be more worn than others allowing one wheel to do a little more work even though slack adjusters are adjusted the same


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10-21-2019, (Subject: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run??? ) 
Post: #7
RE: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
Is this normal? The RR axle was at 100 for a few minutes while I was rolling. The light had came on and went off


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10-21-2019, (Subject: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run??? ) 
Post: #8
RE: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
I have the same gauges in my Lonestar those lights light up all the time


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10-21-2019, (Subject: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run??? ) 
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RE: How hot is too hot for a new set of brake shoes and drum to run???
(10-21-2019 )Lonestar10 Wrote:  I have the same gauges in my Lonestar those lights light up all the time

Okay. Thought I might have had a problem
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