New bearings...squeeking?
07-29-09, 08:55 PM
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New bearings...squeeking?
When I took my car to the shop to have the intake fixed, I also had them redo my front bearings and rotors. Well, I immediately noticed that they would squeek a little when I first started driving but stupid me, I thought it would go away. So now, several months later, they still do it and to be honest its really annoying. I'm afraid they're going to go out much more quickly if they continue like this. So are they just not packed with enough grease or what?
07-29-09, 09:49 PM
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Try jacking up the front of the car up so that the wheel(s) are off the ground. You should be able to physically grab the wheel (top to bottom and then left to right) and try to wiggle it. If there is any movement then double check the bearings.
The squeaky sound could be from the brakes. While the wheel(s) are off the ground, try spinning each wheel to see if there is any spot(s) that have more resistance. It could be as simply as a quick clean and lubricating the brake caliper.
The squeaky sound could be from the brakes. While the wheel(s) are off the ground, try spinning each wheel to see if there is any spot(s) that have more resistance. It could be as simply as a quick clean and lubricating the brake caliper.
07-30-09, 10:20 PM
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Bearings don't squeak. If under lubed they grind and don't last long. Try lightly appying the brakes while driving and listen for any change in the squeaking. You can easily take the rotor off and check how well the bearings are lubed. Parts stores sell a bearing lube/packer press for around 10 bucks. Does a great job and not the mess packing bearings by hand/palm is.
