FAQ

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EV Rear Axle & Powertrain FAQ | JH Axle

1. Can the oil filler position be changed?

No. The oil filler position is fixed. If it's difficult to access, we suggest adjusting the motor installation direction. Alternatively, oil can be added via the M10 vent hole.

2. What type of lubricant should I use, and how much?

For warm climates: API GL-4 SAE 85W-90/ For cold climates: API GL-4 SAE 80W-90

Filling volume: 0.6–1L, depending on the axle's final installation angle.

3. Will the caliper and brake disc dimensions affect wheel installation?

Possibly. Please share your wheel drawing or 3D model so we can confirm there is no interference between wheel, caliper, and disc.

4. What is a drum brake rear axle?

A drum brake system uses internal brake shoes that press outward against a drum to stop the vehicle — similar to using your hands to press inside a spinning barrel.

5. What is a disc brake rear axle?

A disc brake system uses calipers to squeeze brake pads against a rotating disc — like pinching a spinning plate with tongs to stop it.

6. How to choose between drum and disc brakes?

Drum Brakes: Better for low-speed, low-load vehicles. Cost-effective and easy to maintain.

Disc Brakes: Suitable for high-speed or heavy-load vehicles. Offer stronger, more responsive braking.

7. What is a worm gear parking brake?

It uses a worm screw to engage with a gear and create friction that locks the wheels — much like tightening a bolt to hold something in place.

8. How does the worm gear parking brake work?

To engage: The worm rotates to lock the gear, preventing wheel movement.

To release: Reverse rotation frees the gear, allowing movement again.

9. Where is the worm brake commonly used?

Electric tricycles & golf carts

Forklifts & AGV robots

LSVs (Low-Speed Vehicles), small transport vehicles

10. What is a leaf spring seat?

It is the bracket that holds the leaf spring on the axle. Its role:

1.Secure the spring

2.Distribute stress evenly

3.Prolong spring & axle lifespan

11. What should I note when installing the leaf spring seat?

Match the correct size and type

Use proper tools to fasten firmly

Double-check tightness and road test after installation

12. What vehicles are your leaf spring seats compatible with?

Our seats fit a wide range of vehicles including trucks, trailers, cargo vehicles, etc.

We can recommend the right model based on your needs.