wheel bearings..

[Adam D]

Going to the garage tomorrow to have it looked at and a general look around the car to see if there are any potential problems but i know one of the bearings are going, its really loud and some places are quoting £80+ to sort it. Just so i know how can i tell which wheel it is so i can check online for prices of parts etc.. When i turn left the sound disappears.

 

[Dunn]

Place your hands at 12:00 and 6:00 on the wheel and wiggle it in a rocking motion
after jacking it up on the correct side that is.and jus check for excessive play

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[maynard]

sounds about right. about 20 quid for the part and an hour or so labour.

 

[Adam D]

both rear ones aparantly but the sound totally goes when turning left. Ive been quoted £120 for them replacing? I take it these are not an easy part to replace, will be talking to my grandad later on who sorts out lorry engines and the likes so maybe he has the gear available. Two parts though, drum breaks and disc ones how do i know what mine are? lol thanks.

 

[Quinnie]

I just had my rear offside done today. £140 at a dealer so £120 for both rear is pretty good goon mate.

 

[Mark One]

£80 isn't really bad for a bearing.

 

[gtt_jmy]

I never been able to wiggle a wheel like that! maybe I just too weak. When you get the humming noise and you think its a bearing and dont know which one, jack up car, spin the wheel with your hand, hold the spring at the same time, if you can feel anything in the spring wheel bearing most likely gone.

 

[Jungle_Jim]

mine was £55 inc VAT all in for the left rear bearing (part was £13 from GSF, labour £42)

 

[Adam D]

Got it sorted, £100 for both rear sides, not too bad i suppose, its great being quiet again!