Can You Continue Driving with Overheated Wheel Hubs?
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If you haven't used the brakes frequently during driving, the wheel hubs generally won't overheat. If overheating occurs, it's necessary to inspect the wheel hub bearings and the braking system. If you encounter overheated brakes, never pour water on them; allow them to cool naturally. Otherwise, the brakes may deform, affecting braking performance, and the tires may crack. Causes of overheated wheel hubs: 1. Frequent braking: Repeatedly applying the brakes while driving can cause the brake discs to heat up, leading to brake pad damage and potential brake failure. Additionally, overheated brake discs can raise the temperature of the wheel hubs. 2. Worn wheel hub bearings: Overly tight assembly or abnormal wear of the wheel hub bearings can cause the wheel hubs to overheat, and in severe cases, the bearings may burn out. 3. Lack of lubrication in bearings: If the temperature is too high, the grease inside the bearings may melt and leak, affecting braking performance and causing the wheel hubs to overheat. 4. Abnormal brake caliper retraction: If the brake caliper fails to retract properly, the brake pads may lock, keeping them in constant friction with the brake discs, resulting in brake drag. In such cases, the temperature of the brake drums and wheel hubs will also rise.