In a message dated 98-06-25 02:28:10 EDT, RFeuerriegel@BC.SYMPATICO.CA writes:

<< On another note, could anyone tell me if it is normal for the front
 axles to be a bit warm after a long trip. After a 2 hour trip I felt the
 lug nuts to be warm to touch, where as the rears were cool.
 Thanks. >>

Front disc brakes provide more of the braking force, their friction surface
(which gets VERY hot), is physically closer to the lug nuts than on the rear,
and the mass of the discs is often less than that of the drums, less metal to
absorb the heat. All of this combined makes the lug nuts on the front hotter
than the rear.

If you suspect you have bearing problems, take a little highway trip for 5-10
miles without braking, then COAST to a stop on the side of the road, (a safe
distance from traffic, yadda-yadda-yadda). The bearing cap will be hot.

gmbulley
cary, nc