Rear wheel bearing noises...??
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Rear wheel bearing noises...??
Over the last couple of days, i've noticed that the roadnoise from the rear of the car is becoming louder. I've fitted some ST170 wheels to my 2003 Focus Zetec a few months ago - when i fitted them, the road noise was noticably louder from the tyres bigger wheels and tyres, but over the last couple of days, the rears seem to have increased in road noise again, like when i fitted the ST170 wheels.
Could this be the wheel bearing(s) or maybe the tyres?? And if it is the rear bearings would it be becuase i've put the St170 wheels on causing more wear?
Also, twice today, there was a weird metallic scraping noise coming from the rear, like something was hanging off the car and scraping on the road, but only lasted for a few seconds whilst in 1st gear pulling away.
I've looked underneath but theres nothing hanging off or missing...i'm totally stumped!
I might try swapping the front wheels with the back ones and check the rears for play or movement tomorrow, but has anyone else had this?
The scraping noise didn't sound too healthy! - possiblkr bearing failure maybe?
Could this be the wheel bearing(s) or maybe the tyres?? And if it is the rear bearings would it be becuase i've put the St170 wheels on causing more wear?
Also, twice today, there was a weird metallic scraping noise coming from the rear, like something was hanging off the car and scraping on the road, but only lasted for a few seconds whilst in 1st gear pulling away.
I've looked underneath but theres nothing hanging off or missing...i'm totally stumped!
I might try swapping the front wheels with the back ones and check the rears for play or movement tomorrow, but has anyone else had this?
The scraping noise didn't sound too healthy! - possiblkr bearing failure maybe?
Last edited by will16v; 14-05-2011 at 10:30 PM.
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But should get it in bits although at work for next 4 days - hope it lasts
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Rear wheel bearings break up very quickly on these pal.
Also check your rear tyres arent shaped like 50 pence pieces ,particually on the inside edges . The uk's shitty road surfaces kill cheap tyres , which can make the tyre noise sound like a wheel bearing failure.
Also check your rear tyres arent shaped like 50 pence pieces ,particually on the inside edges . The uk's shitty road surfaces kill cheap tyres , which can make the tyre noise sound like a wheel bearing failure.
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Exactly what I've got now, some fucker put low rent tyres on it before I bought it
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Well, I checked the bearing on the passenger side, not too bad, a bit noisy though, but drivers side was screwed! I could move the wheel towards me with a hand on each side and there was loads of play - didn't feel good at all, plus it was rumbling like hell!
Anyway, i had a look at what was involved in decided to take it to the garage down the road cos i don't have all the right tools to do the job myself, besides, i managed to get 2 new genuine ford wheel bearings with new hub nuts and circlips etc for Ł60 for the pair Ford are doing them for Ł67 each!
So i suppose the cash i saved on those can go towards paying for it done properly (i.e not by me with a hammer, foul language and 20 B&H silver) - Ł75 for both bearings fitted
Anyway, i had a look at what was involved in decided to take it to the garage down the road cos i don't have all the right tools to do the job myself, besides, i managed to get 2 new genuine ford wheel bearings with new hub nuts and circlips etc for Ł60 for the pair Ford are doing them for Ł67 each!
So i suppose the cash i saved on those can go towards paying for it done properly (i.e not by me with a hammer, foul language and 20 B&H silver) - Ł75 for both bearings fitted
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