rattling coming from front wheel

[jesus]

drivers side - it's been making noises for about a week now, thought it was just rubbing (as i have 17" wheels) but when i turn a corner sharply it makes a rattling noise sometimes

i was thinking along the lines of the wheel bearing or something but i have no idea tbh

cheers all

 

[jesus]

anyone? i'd prefer to get this sorted asap!

cheers

 

[jesus]

...or can someone tell me how you would know if you have a faulty wheel bearing?

 

[Henry]

^ jack the relevant corner up, and try rocking the wheel whilst grasping it at the 9-3 and 12-6 o'clock positions. also spin the wheel to see if you can see/hear anything untoward

tbh, if it's the wheel bearing, it should be obvious if it's as noisy as you describe. if it is the bearing, i wouldn't use the car at all until it's fixed

having said all that, it could easily just be something that's loose and catching something as you turn the wheel - stick a stand under it whilst you've got it jacked up and have a good look - hopefully something simple

 

[john.med]

Does it rattle when you apply the brakes? My OSF brake pad rattles a bit.

 

[jesus]

kind of, not noticeably unless i really listen. my breaks squeak though when i'm coming to a stop and it makes a noise when i spin the wheel (when it's up on jacks) that sounds like somethings rubbing

 

[john.med]

checked your c.v. joint? does the sound worsen when on power at full lock in either left or right? some bearing faults are really hard to detect IMO