I have been hearing the odd scraping/squeeking noises from my front right wheel few weeks ago. It would happen in 10 sec spurts on the odd day then be fine after that. Repeat process every 3rd day roughly, different times etc
Took it to a mechanic on wednesday and he pointed out that the brake pads were past their wear indicator and that was the reason why, so had them replaced. Yesterday again I heard the same noise, this time for 5 secs then goneskis. It irritated me a bit so thought next day off i will take it back.
So this morning on my merry way to work while driving at 80kph I heard the most loudest crunch, scrape, wheel shattering noise. The car shook and I nearly lost steering but managed to pull up the Nav while avoiding hitting a sign and traffic light. Thought well I figured out that sound is a bit more serious than I thought!
Had it towed to the mechanic and they dropped me off to work. After a few conversations he pointed out that the wheel bearing pretty much exploded and had virtually welded itself to the axle. They have tried for 6hrs to remove it but it won't budge! Every possible means and cannot make progress. So I am still without my car and will see them in the morning to check it out.
So if you guys hear a slight noise from the front, check it out! I am glad it didn't happen on the highway!
Took it to a mechanic on wednesday and he pointed out that the brake pads were past their wear indicator and that was the reason why, so had them replaced. Yesterday again I heard the same noise, this time for 5 secs then goneskis. It irritated me a bit so thought next day off i will take it back.
So this morning on my merry way to work while driving at 80kph I heard the most loudest crunch, scrape, wheel shattering noise. The car shook and I nearly lost steering but managed to pull up the Nav while avoiding hitting a sign and traffic light. Thought well I figured out that sound is a bit more serious than I thought!
Had it towed to the mechanic and they dropped me off to work. After a few conversations he pointed out that the wheel bearing pretty much exploded and had virtually welded itself to the axle. They have tried for 6hrs to remove it but it won't budge! Every possible means and cannot make progress. So I am still without my car and will see them in the morning to check it out.
So if you guys hear a slight noise from the front, check it out! I am glad it didn't happen on the highway!
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