FIXING WHEEL BEARINGS AND BRAKES
Awhile back I wrote about my young cousin Mitch and his love of 4WDing, especially mud driving. At the time his engine was suffering from overheating and since then his Hilux has encountered other issues, typical of 4WDs that have travelled their fair share of tortured kilometres.
Most 4WDs perform seamlessly over many years and kilometres; however, a few consumable components will inevitably weather and wear during this process. Tyres, batteries, fluids and brakes all suffer as the odometer turns.
Just how much they suffer comes down to just how well you look after them. A lack of maintenance over endless years of punishment will, you guessed it, wear them down prematurely. So it’s always a good idea to check these overlooked components when you're readying your 4WD for its next trip.
This time around Mitchell mentioned he was having issues with the Hilux’s front disc brakes and wheel bearings. This came as no surprise, given he’d been dragging it through pools of everpresent mud, camping trip after camping trip. We thought it best to address the Toyota’s
