Wheel Bearing?

[silbastian]

Hey guys, just wondering what you guys think about this...

Have a weird repetitive sound, sounds like metal on metal. Happens when im driving at any speed, and if im driving in a straight line, and nudge or turn the steering wheel right it goes away but still continues if i turn left. Had also a bit of a bingle with a gutter on that wheel a few months ago though just started happening constantly 2 weeks ago.

Whats a way to diagnose if its the actual wheel bearing again?

Thanks again

Edited July 25, 2010 by silbastian

[mattis96]

probably seems stupid to suggest, check all your wheel nuts are tight. had the same sound and thats all it was

[silbastian]

Yeah i did that last week and they seemed to be fine. I think i may have found the problem though going to check the front brakes tomorrow. All this time i had been thinking that there was plenty of meat left as i had replaced them last year though realised now i did the rears not the fronts *facepalm* my friend was standing at the front of my house, and could hear it at least a good 80metres way... thank god they didn't seize.

[wesleyong]

I had weird grinding sounds when my brake pads were low...!

[alexx]

probably seems stupid to suggest, check all your wheel nuts are tight. had the same sound and thats all it was

+1 on that,

felt like the biggest dickhead when that happened

[ClutchBurndout-:(]

definatly sounds like a wheel bearing, maybe you broke the hub seal and the grease has gone, check your bearing

[silbastian]

re-checked nuts and that today, and also the brake pads. the fronts look brand new.

in the process of this i also found that my front right tie rod end bush was split in half and collapsed. but i doubt that would make the sound.

anyone else have an idea?

clutch - yeah im thinking its that again... dam!

[ClutchBurndout-:(]

re-checked nuts and that today, and also the brake pads. the fronts look brand new.

in the process of this i also found that my front right tie rod end bush was split in half and collapsed. but i doubt that would make the sound.

anyone else have an idea?

clutch - yeah im thinking its that again... dam!

the bearing is a pretty easy fix, i wouldnt stress to much!

[iseekool]

Also get your park (hand) brake serviced/re-greased - it may not be retracting properly after many years.

I had the same problem on my R34.

Had all my brake pads changed and rear rotors machined - the tech noticed the park brake system sticking.

He gave it a clean and a grease - no more problems.

[silbastian]

anyone know where i can get one for an r32 gtst?

[silbastian]

Also get your park (hand) brake serviced/re-greased - it may not be retracting properly after many years.

I had the same problem on my R34.

Had all my brake pads changed and rear rotors machined - the tech noticed the park brake system sticking.

He gave it a clean and a grease - no more problems.

i actually experienced that the other day! was parked on a hill and said handbrake was engaged though when i put my foot of the brake started to roll

Edited July 29, 2010 by silbastian

[iseekool]

i actually experienced that the other day! was parked on a hill and said handbrake was engaged though when i put my foot of the brake started to roll

LOL.

I think you should always park the car in gear....