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Search Auto Parts Search Wheel bearing worn? Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine and Car Noises Lotro New User Apr 10, 2010, 9:14 PM Post #1 of 3 (3459 views) Wheel bearing worn? Sign In Last week (about 8 days ago) I accidentally fishtailed my car around a corner (I've got a 2001 acura integra). I didn't hit anything, but since then my cars been acting wonky, and started to get worse. The first signs were somewhat sudden, and then from then on it just started to get worse. Sites I've read suggest it is most likely the wheel bearing, because on the drivers side it feels very gritty (sitting in the passenger it is much less noticeable). I can hear it too, a low sorta grumbling. Its constant while I'm driving. Two mechanics test drove it today, but the first said he didn't really notice anything but said it could be the wheel bearing. That surprises me because it is VERY noticeable now. Second mechanic also said its most likely the bearing. Neither could say for sure but said I should drive it around some more and if it gets worse to bring it in. I didn't quite understand the purpose of this. I think it was to avoid getting charged unnecessarily to check it and find out its not that. Are the symptoms for this common to other problems or because I have these does it almost certainly mean it is the drivers side front wheel bearing? I had my brakes all checked out and they were fine. I thought it might have been my hand brake pushing slightly on the car, but one used it while driving and it wasn't the same feeling. Any help? I really appreciate it. bob1 User May 5, 2010, 10:53 AM Post #2 of 3 (3418 views) Re: Wheel bearing worn? Sign In just some ideas you might think about: If it sounds gritty the rotor or brake pads may be rubbing in a different area after your incident,or the pads could have come loose or the linings on them could have broken. I can't imagine how the wheel bearing could fail so quickly unless there was some obvious physical damage, but replaceing them may be a cheap option to eliminate any unknown in that area, if there is enough damage to the wheel bearing it could ruin the spindle, (A lot more expensive to replace ) have you checked the emergency brake cables? they should only affect the rear wheels anyway. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 8, 2010, 12:40 PM Post #3 of 3 (3406 views) Re: Wheel bearing worn? Sign In Noises can be very difficult to diagnose. The louder and more pronounced it gets, the easier and more accurately it can be diagnosed. That's why they told you to drive it until it gets worse. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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