Seems like I might have a bad rear wheel bearing. Is this really bad to drive on?
05-31-2006, 07:53 AM
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I've had all 4 of mine go within the last 12 months (all replaced under warranty)...
I put about 2,000-3,000 miles on each one from the first day that I noticed the "drone" to the day they were replaced. No problems.
05-31-2006, 08:24 AM
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How bad is bad? I put many thousands of miles (~8k?) on bad rear wheel bearings.
It was nothing but annoying. When people in your back seat ask why a helicopter is chasing you, it's getting bad.
05-31-2006, 02:26 PM
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If its just noisy your fine. I drove on a noisy bearing for 3 weeks or so
Jack up the car and make sure the wheel/hub aren't wobbly. If they are DON'T drive the car unless you have to. It generates so much heat that the grease crustifies and the bearing can seize on you.
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