[mci services]

and £70 sounds a lot for a bearing I would check with local suppliers

[BORBRYCE]

First things first,

To check if it is the bearing jack the wheel up put one hand on the top one on the bottom and "waggle" is there any movement if there is its the bearing.


Form B, I agree this is one way to check if the bearing is worn, however, if the top or bottom (if there is one) wishbone ball joint is worn, then the wheel unit will also shake/wabble and it is then a case of stripping the unit down to eliminate the probable parts, to the point of identity.
The guy seems not too familiar with these kinds of problems and I would advise him to take it to an experienced mechanic though, as stated before, safety is paramount mate and if you are not sure then don't go there. It should not cost too much for what will be an hours work plus parts.

[prestige cleaners]

If the bearing is squeaking id guess there would be movement.

i did have the wheel off to have a nose, i spun it and there was no noise, didnt think of waggling it! doh!

[mci services]

If the bearing is squeaking id guess there would be movement.

i did have the wheel off to have a nose, i spun it and there was no noise, didnt think of waggling it! doh!

you need to waggle it with wheel on

[prestige cleaners]

thanks for your replys guys, might have a look on youtube for any vids on it

[prestige cleaners]

If the bearing is squeaking id guess there would be movement.

i did have the wheel off to have a nose, i spun it and there was no noise, didnt think of waggling it! doh!

you need to waggle it with wheel on

good idea 

[Spruce]

Then check the other one as well

Then do the same with the front wheels as noises have a horrible way of travelling, so it could be a front disc pad or perhaps one of the front protector plates rubbing against the brake disc - 

[prestige cleaners]

jacked it up again today, no waggle in the wheel, but a ruff feeling twice on each revolution? hard to say if its brake shoes or bearings? will have to open it up

[Spruce]

If the wheel feels rough when you turn it - then its probably the bearing.

[Alan McTernan]

Take it to the garage and let the pros deal with it!!! As if it is the wheel bearing and you don't know what you are doing you could A) Over tighten it B) Under tighten it C) Damage the brake shoes trying to get the drum off D) Damage the shoe fitting kit trying to get the drum off E)Not adjust the brakes back up properly!!!

After 15 years as a mechanic even i now send my van and car to my mates garage as not only do i not have the time but also they have all the equipment in a nice WARM workshop

Good Luck
Alan

[Ste M]

jacked it up again today, no waggle in the wheel, but a ruff feeling twice on each revolution? hard to say if its brake shoes or bearings? will have to open it up

id as good as gaurantee its the bearing

[Nameless Drudge]

It could easily be  a rear suspension  bush or mounting, do these scudo`s have rear trailing arms,you hear it at high speed,could just be movement,slight up and down causing it ,dont even think of changing the bearing yourself,plenty of diy`ers and mechanics knack the new bearing putting it in and plenty put it in the wrong way round and taking them out again knacks them.

[prestige cleaners]

@ sean, im pretty sure its the bearing because of the rough feeling.

is it really as easy as this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BugGzelWMDo

[mci services]

@ sean, im pretty sure its the bearing because of the rough feeling.

is it really as easy as this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BugGzelWMDo

if only but yes that how its done, just not as easily as that

[Nameless Drudge]

I`m starting to really dislike you tube and the mongey`s on it,you press a title to watch and instead of being educating its over simplified nonsense.

[formb]

Ha!

Not a spanner in sight.