Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Herndon, VA USA
Posts: 78
Rear wheel bearing: how long before failure?
I've got a '06 LR3 with about 130K miles on it.
I thought I had some parking brake rubbing, cleaned them up and everything was fine during the test drive (noise wise).
Now.... I drove 120miles to a vacation spot and realized the noise is now constant. Disappears when I make a left turn and comes back when in a right turn or straight line.
Could not find play before, so did not suspect a bearing.
Anyway.... my post here is: what's your opinion with driving back 120 miles? (I can't make it with only left turns.... )
What are the chances of total bearing failure before the end of that drive?
In case of total failure what could happen? Do we lose a wheel?
Alternative is looking to find a garage or the parts to fix it in the next two days? Parts don't seem easy to come by around here. Maybe Amazon prime?
22nd Aug 2018 10:47 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
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If there's no "play" at the wheel its very unlikely you would suffer a wheel loss. It would take catastrophic failure for that to occur. That said, you are the driver, so it beholds you to be satisfied that the vehicle is roadworthy. There is no "how long" when it comes to such a critical component, if you decide to proceed do so cautiously and periodically check the suspected wheel whilst keeping an ear to any changes in vibration or noise.yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
23rd Aug 2018 2:17 am
ostosix
Member Since: 19 Mar 2017
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 305
It'll be fine for your holiday if you've only just noticed it
23rd Aug 2018 7:13 am
Bardley
Member Since: 02 May 2018
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 441
Probability..
Grab the driveshaft and see if there's movement there.. it may not be a wheel bearing if it was happening on left turns.
I agree with PROFSR G..
If it's grumbling constantly now, you've got a bearing that is going to get hot. That will cook the oil, and it all just escalates. I'd be looking at getting that looked at if you have a long ride home. A bearing fail can lock a wheel.
Knowing about a problem beforehand is a bonus and shouldn't be ignored, so I would see if there's anyone local to you.2011 MY D4 HSE
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23rd Aug 2018 7:23 am
MonLand
Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Herndon, VA USA
Posts: 78
Quick update/note for those you contributed:
- after much thoughts, I decided to attempt the trip back and had ordered a (cheap, $40 or so about about £31) wheel bearing that got shipped home
- I calculated that I "only" had to drive 54 miles before the towing company would drive me home "for free"
- we ended up making it home!
I still have not opened up the wheel bearing/brake area yet.... yes I know.... This past weekend was just non-stop raining and when I was supposed to do it..... I know.... excuses.....
But here is what I have noticed so far (and since we started the journey back):
- the noise is coming from the opposite side I thought it was coming from
- I'm of the opinion at the moment that this is a emergency/parking brake shoe clip that detached and is moving in there (got that to happen very recently on the other side; hence the de-escalation to "non emergency" issue); I can't remember if I replaced the hardware or not when I did the parking brake shoes (which was before I realized that only an adjustment was needed to remove the noise...).
10th Sep 2018 2:10 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4666
You may well be right especially if the locating pins are rusted which causes the spring to fall between the shoe, and the inner face of the drum. (Usually a squeal at low speed) As for the bearing, its no small job and whatever else you do don't fit a cheap one or you will have to do it all again in 10 or 15k.yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
10th Sep 2018 3:13 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2080
MonLand wrote:
- I calculated that I "only" had to drive 54 miles before the towing company would drive me home "for free"
- we ended up making it home!
Glad you got home safely but interested in your statement above. I holidayed in US last year visiting a classic car meet and was shocked how restrictive the Breakdown/ recovery services were compared with UK. Is this the norm only to recover about 50 miles . My classic car insurance cover all of Europe, including cross border and ferry cost?
10th Sep 2018 4:52 pm
Johnny Oxford
Member Since: 14 Dec 2014
Location: Chinnor
Posts: 515
I was convinced by the noise and apparent source of it that I had a rear wheel bearing failed - turned out to be the front.2014 D4 HSE Facelift Corris Grey
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