Wheel bearing again (2nd or 3rd time in 9 months)

[soldave]

Well this is getting repetitive. Was driving home today and heard a slight noise when slowing down to a set of lights. Turned the stereo down and realised the noise was coming from the front passenger side wheel. Each turn of the wheel gave a creaking door-type noise, which didn't stop when I put the foot on the brake. Drove a little longer and the noise went away, but it came back for a little while during the drive.

My first thought was wheel bearing, as I have heard this noise before. Heard it before (maybe twice) in fact, and it's been the same wheel bearing both times. Have jacked the car up and there is absolutely no play in the wheel though. The previous time this bearing went it was the same - no play at all. Last time when the bearing was replaced, the noise stopped but my mechanic said that the wheel bearing looked in fine condition.

Any idea what could be causing a single bearing to be doing this? Could it be something to do with the alignment? I'll get it replaced when I can but need the funds for road tax this month. Hopefully it won't get worse very quickly.

 

[asian312]

Post up some alignment specs, along with how your car is setup (wheels & tires, ride height, suspension & brake mods).

If there isn't any play in the bearing, I wouldn't think it to be. I've been through a few myself. One due to not having the axel nut torques down correctly. The other two I think were due to heavy cornering with 255s and some contact with the fender. To replace the bearing, there are alot of things that come off to get access including the brake assembly. Check to see if something is loose or may be some consumables need replacing.

 

[soldave]

I have 16" wheels on 205/55/16 Potenza RE-01R tyres. Got Cusco coilovers and my ride is lowered but not to any extreme.

Am going to get my alignment checked at the end of this week. Hopefully something will be way off and that will be what could have been causing the excess wear. Will give it a good check when it's jacked up in a day or 2.

 

[soldave]

Had it jacked up and nothing is loose or looks like it needs replacing (although I am no mechanic). Would it make sense (if I do get the bearing replaced) to do the hub as well? I'm pretty much at a loss as to what it can be at the moment.

 

[asian312]

Are you a 1G or a 2G?

1Gs have the ability to change out just the bearing. 2Gs are sold as one assembly (hub, bearing, and spindle). Either way I wouldn't jump to conclusions just yet.

What kind of brake pads do you run? Does the noise happen under acceleration and/or deceleration? With brakes and/or without?

 

[DSMunknown]

Check your ball joints in the lower control arms. I'm going through some similar stuff too. I'm just doing everything at once and replacing my LCAs and hub and wheel bearings all at the same time. You may wish to read through the thread below.


http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/han...t-didnt-mean-blown-balljoint-pics-galore.html

 

[soldave]

Are you a 1G or a 2G?

1Gs have the ability to change out just the bearing. 2Gs are sold as one assembly (hub, bearing, and spindle). Either way I wouldn't jump to conclusions just yet.

What kind of brake pads do you run? Does the noise happen under acceleration and/or deceleration? With brakes and/or without?

You can change out just the bearing so I'm guessing the Evo 1 has the 1G parts in that respect. Am running Project Mu B-Spec pads on Project Mu Pure Plus SCR discs. The noise seems to come when doing 40 or under and can occur without brakes. Not sure if it does it when accelerating as the engine noise will drown it out.

Check your ball joints in the lower control arms. I'm going through some similar stuff too. I'm just doing everything at once and replacing my LCAs and hub and wheel bearings all at the same time. You may wish to read through the thread below.


http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/han...t-didnt-mean-blown-balljoint-pics-galore.html

Am reading through that thread now - thanks