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would a slightly bent wheel cause a wheel bearing to squeak (or go bad)?

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Old 09-04-2006, 08:43 AM
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would a slightly bent wheel cause a wheel bearing to squeak (or go bad)?
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Default I think that it may cause it to wear faster because of slightly higher forces.

But I don't think it would go bad over a period of days, unless the bearing was close to failing anyway.
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Default thanks. i think my squeaking sound may actually be the rear brakes

since the sound goes away when I get on the brakes.
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