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Title: Wheel bearing
Post by: pauls on 24 April 2013, 11:55:43

 I only really notice this when turning left into my road. Anyway when I turn left with the brake applied I get a grinding noise which is more noticble with the brake applied than when it isnt. I think this is the right hand side wheel bearing. Brake pads seem ok.
Any advice please.

Title: Re: Wheel bearing
Post by: Entwood on 24 April 2013, 12:05:27

Strange .. applying a brake usually STOPS a wheel bearing grumbling as it gets clamped more tightly and cant "wobble" .. but if the bearing is shot completely ..... ???

To check bearings jack the wheel up and spin it manually listening for any graunchy noises .. then hold it at 9 & 3 and feel for any rocking movement.

Front bearings are easy to change as the whole hub comes as a unit. IME don't buy cheap ones ... I did and it cost me long term as they only lasted 4000 miles. VX ones are expensive but last a LOT longer !!

Title: Re: Wheel bearing
Post by: Webby the Bear on 24 April 2013, 15:10:14

if its there when turning left irrespective of braking wouldn't this be more than likely a suspension component?

the 12 and 6 and 9 and 3 as entwood suggests will prob tell you more. if you find play then hold on to components while buddy rocks the wheel to locate the noise.

Title: Re: Wheel bearing
Post by: fastandy36 on 24 April 2013, 16:14:39

pad might look meaty, but it may be deteriorating where it actually meets the disc...?

Title: Re: Wheel bearing
Post by: dbug on 24 April 2013, 16:32:45

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 24 April 2013, 15:10:14

if its there when turning left irrespective of braking wouldn't this be more than likely a suspension component?

the 12 and 6 and 9 and 3 as entwood suggests will prob tell you more. if you find play then hold on to components while buddy rocks the wheel to locate the noise.

Use 6 & 12 o'clock for wheel bearings, 3 & 9 o'clock, whilst it will pick up wheel bearings, results may be clouded by wera in steering components ;)

Title: Re: Wheel bearing
Post by: maracus on 24 April 2013, 16:42:48

I always just jack up one side and welly it in third... probably only a matter of time before I end up parked 20 yards from where I started but hey ho...

Title: Re: Wheel bearing
Post by: Webby the Bear on 24 April 2013, 17:14:35

Quote from: dbug on 24 April 2013, 16:32:45

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 24 April 2013, 15:10:14

if its there when turning left irrespective of braking wouldn't this be more than likely a suspension component?

the 12 and 6 and 9 and 3 as entwood suggests will prob tell you more. if you find play then hold on to components while buddy rocks the wheel to locate the noise.

Use 6 & 12 o'clock for wheel bearings, 3 & 9 o'clock, whilst it will pick up wheel bearings, results may be clouded by wera in steering components ;)

was just thinking about looking for other component failures at the same time  :)

Title: Re: Wheel bearing
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 April 2013, 01:29:31

Pop the wheels off and have a good rummage :y

If you're along to the Wycombe meet, someone should be able to shed some light on it :y

Title: Re: Wheel bearing
Post by: pauls on 25 April 2013, 08:29:48

Thanks guys  :y Iam going down to see a x oof member today so I will get him to have a good rumage ;D

Title: Re: Wheel bearing
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 April 2013, 10:15:31

 ;D If that's who I think it is, if he can't find the problem, no one will :y