Hey Guys...I recently replaced my wheel bearing and after not knowing which was bad I decided to go with some science instead!
Hopefully this will help anyone else out with a similar issue.
Background:
I've had a bad wheel bearing for the past 5 months and the sounds finally got to be too much. I tired the typical grab the wire and shake it and after trying each wheel twice i have has no luck.
Calling the dealer they said they run it on the lift and listen to each hub with a stethoscope...really??
Well being an engineer I knew that the sound was coming from the friction of the poor wheel bearing...friction develops heat.
So one day after my 60 mile commute home i took out instantly my infrared thermometer and shot each hub.
See below:
Three wheels were around 122 Deg F - So That's normal
153 deg F...hmmm okay i think i found it!
Replaced it
man what a pain
new!
And best of all the noises are gone! it feels nice to drive a silent car again!!
Anyway hope this is helpful for you guys!
Hopefully this will help anyone else out with a similar issue.
Background:
I've had a bad wheel bearing for the past 5 months and the sounds finally got to be too much. I tired the typical grab the wire and shake it and after trying each wheel twice i have has no luck.
Calling the dealer they said they run it on the lift and listen to each hub with a stethoscope...really??
Well being an engineer I knew that the sound was coming from the friction of the poor wheel bearing...friction develops heat.
So one day after my 60 mile commute home i took out instantly my infrared thermometer and shot each hub.
See below:
Three wheels were around 122 Deg F - So That's normal
153 deg F...hmmm okay i think i found it!
Replaced it
man what a pain
new!
And best of all the noises are gone! it feels nice to drive a silent car again!!
Anyway hope this is helpful for you guys!