How do I identify if I have bearing problems??
26 June 2012, 08:54 AM
#1
How do I identify if I have bearing problems??
It’s the wheel bearings that I have in mind as the issue. I get a whirring rubbing noise through corners that sounds like bearing issues from previous experience in other cars. I think it is there all the time but far worse on cornering. It’s a bit difficult to hear anything when in a scoob so hard to say weather it is front or back. I will replace both sides at the same time and could always replace all corners but don't really have cash to splash on jobs that don't need doing right now.
Is there any way to identify which bearing has failed or is it just a matter of just driving and listening. I have had 2 mechanics in the car so far and neither can work out weather its the front or the back and neither could hear what I could hear, although they were only in the car a limited time.
Any help?????
cheers, Ian
Is there any way to identify which bearing has failed or is it just a matter of just driving and listening. I have had 2 mechanics in the car so far and neither can work out weather its the front or the back and neither could hear what I could hear, although they were only in the car a limited time.
Any help?????
cheers, Ian
26 June 2012, 04:22 PM
#2
The front passenger bearing went in my classic a few months back but same as you I couldn't tell which one. Went to my mate who is a mechanic he took it out and he could hear the noise but couldn't tell where it was coming from, so he took it back to his garage put me and the car on the ramp up we went and he then told me to drive it as normal then brake while he listened. He went around every wheel a few times then finally found that the front passenger one had gone but could only really notice while braking ask your mate to do the same and hopefully they can find which one has gone. Hope this helps.
27 June 2012, 09:15 AM
#3
The front passenger bearing went in my classic a few months back but same as you I couldn't tell which one. Went to my mate who is a mechanic he took it out and he could hear the noise but couldn't tell where it was coming from, so he took it back to his garage put me and the car on the ramp up we went and he then told me to drive it as normal then brake while he listened. He went around every wheel a few times then finally found that the front passenger one had gone but could only really notice while braking ask your mate to do the same and hopefully they can find which one has gone. Hope this helps.
27 June 2012, 11:38 AM
#5
It’s the wheel bearings that I have in mind as the issue. I get a whirring rubbing noise through corners that sounds like bearing issues from previous experience in other cars. I think it is there all the time but far worse on cornering. It’s a bit difficult to hear anything when in a scoob so hard to say weather it is front or back. I will replace both sides at the same time and could always replace all corners but don't really have cash to splash on jobs that don't need doing right now.
Is there any way to identify which bearing has failed or is it just a matter of just driving and listening. I have had 2 mechanics in the car so far and neither can work out weather its the front or the back and neither could hear what I could hear, although they were only in the car a limited time.
Any help?????
cheers, Ian
Is there any way to identify which bearing has failed or is it just a matter of just driving and listening. I have had 2 mechanics in the car so far and neither can work out weather its the front or the back and neither could hear what I could hear, although they were only in the car a limited time.
Any help?????
cheers, Ian
Good shout Gonzo, but a simple check for rim rock may help to identify it. Jack the car up, grab the outer edges of the wheel and and see if you can feel any slight movement.
It may help, KISS.
27 June 2012, 02:16 PM
#6
The problem with AWD is that the noise can resonate away from the area and sound like it's from something else.
Good shout Gonzo, but a simple check for rim rock may help to identify it. Jack the car up, grab the outer edges of the wheel and and see if you can feel any slight movement.
It may help, KISS.
Good shout Gonzo, but a simple check for rim rock may help to identify it. Jack the car up, grab the outer edges of the wheel and and see if you can feel any slight movement.
It may help, KISS.
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