The saga continues.

New wheel bearing lasted about 200 miles

Part was a TruPart bearing, would not recommend!

The bearing failed and took out the Stub Axle and brake drum with it.

I have replaced the Stub Axle and Drum from parts from a breakers, and installed a lovely SKF bearing which I hope has more longevity than the TruPart one.

Now, after drinving around for a bit, there is an occasional grinding/rub noise which I think is coming from the suspent rear corned. Could this be related to the "new" drum bedding in with the original brake pads. The drum was not new, but from a breakers as explained above.

The best way to describe the noise is that which you hear when you stray over the white line on a motorway, only a much feinter. Any thoughts?

Also, from using the handbrake whilst driving along, there is now a hideous brake inbalance with the replacement side breaking much less that the otherside. Should this self adjust?

To summarise. Is it common to have any strange noises from a replacement (not new) brake drum whilst the drum is bedding in with original shoes.

Also how do the drums self adjust.

Thanks in advance.

Jamie

If this noise gets worse and worse, next step will be a complete replacement rear axle with all the parts already bolted onto it!