Wheel Bearing

[W88CHY]

I "THINK" I have an iminant wheel bearing failure, slight "humm" when cornering moderatly to the left (no play when jacked up, just the slight humm/droan).

Any recomendations as to where to go, and idea of cost too.

Sooner the better as to not cause hub damage.

MY02 WRX STi

Many thanks

Charlie

[mk1cos]

steve at sw motorsport 07956119962

[cullenmin]

Camskill

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m10b0s2690p30206

Rich

[DR Motosport]

Genuine Subaru dealer ones now come with a 3 year warranty, but they also cost about £90 (before any discount).

I bought a kit yesterday from Nobles.

All depends on how often you want to do the job.

[W88CHY]

Is that warranty only valid if fitted by them?

I have heard good things about SW Motorsport - but a bit of a trek considering I don't want to further damage it.

I was going to do DIY, but lack of press is an issue.

[thewelsho]

I'd have thought that there would be some play in the wheel if there was an issue with the bearing. Also, have a check for irregular tyre wear, also an indicator of shafted bearing.

I took mine to Hypertech to get the bearing sorted and discovered as there was irregualr tyre-wear and play in the wheel. I think it was £200 including parts and labour. However, when Dunc got the wheel off, he discovered that it was something to do with a lose nut on the drive-shaft or soemthing - promptly tightened up and a ton of dosh saved

[euan_r]

run them well beyond knowing its gone but have never once been able to feel play by wobbling the wheel. take the brake pads/shoes out, refit the wheels, then wobble and its a whole different matter....

importcarparts have never failed to deliver quickly. i usually strip the hub/knuckle and take it to local garage for bearing to be pressed out/in.

[W88CHY]

Cheers guys

Just going to put it in to The Garage in Motherwell this weekend - let Marc check it over, noise has gone now..........very strange.

[scoobzie]

charlie give dunc a call at hypertech just along the road from me he will sort you out

[W88CHY]

Forgot about them Jamie - I have booked it in for Saturday at The Garage (don't want to mess them about, he has been really helpfull in the past)

I will text you tomorrow mate - phones in, yes you guessed it, the car (in the garage)..........

[dark]

I had a similar problem and it turned out to be a loose wheel hub nut.

Sorted free of charge by Nobles!

Mark MY02 STI 52k miles

[scoobzie]

charlie i have changed my phone m8 due to contract i,ve sent you my number

Edited November 9, 2009 by scoobzie