Front Wheel Bearings- longevity & replacement
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Front Wheel Bearings- longevity & replacement
The front bearings are gone on my 92 LT1 (w/Z07 HD suspension/brakes).
1. At 90k miles, is this a common problem?
2. Given all the money y'all just saved me on the optispark/w-pump parts, are there any good deals on these bearing assemblies? I need the ones with the speed sensor.
Thanks!
1. At 90k miles, is this a common problem?
2. Given all the money y'all just saved me on the optispark/w-pump parts, are there any good deals on these bearing assemblies? I need the ones with the speed sensor.
Thanks!
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From: Fairmont WV
Re: Front Wheel Bearings- longevity & replacement (John92LT1)
On my 94 LT1, I replaced the front bearing with one for a 94 Firebird. This was on recomendation of forum member. It worked just fine and had speed sensor on it. Got bearing at Auto Zone for around $140.00. Saved a bunch over Corvette Bearing :flag
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Re: Front Wheel Bearings- longevity & replacement (xs650)
I noticed it three ways:
1) Was told there was play in them when the shop was changing tires & doing alignment.
2) Horrible and uneven brake wear on rt front (~10k of highway miles on rt front pad).
3) "CLUNK" every time you apply the brakes, as the rotor moves around a bit- or at least that is my guess as to the cause.
1) Was told there was play in them when the shop was changing tires & doing alignment.
2) Horrible and uneven brake wear on rt front (~10k of highway miles on rt front pad).
3) "CLUNK" every time you apply the brakes, as the rotor moves around a bit- or at least that is my guess as to the cause.
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Re: Front Wheel Bearings- longevity & replacement (xs650)
What did you notice first as the bearings died? So we will know what to watch or listen for.
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Re: Front Wheel Bearings- longevity & replacement (iceman_t1)
Get them at Pepboys for $139.99 each and they are for the Vette too. They come with a lifetime warranty so the rest will be free. :thumbs: I had a little roar going around corners when I knew I had a bad one. Fixed it right up by replacing it. Simple job too. :smash:
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Re: Front Wheel Bearings- longevity & replacement (Goody)
Sounds like they die with enough warnig to do something about it :)
John gave us his mileage when they gave up the ghost, 90k. How many miles did the rest of you have on your wheel bearings?
[Modified by xs650, 9:08 AM 12/20/2003]
John gave us his mileage when they gave up the ghost, 90k. How many miles did the rest of you have on your wheel bearings?
[Modified by xs650, 9:08 AM 12/20/2003]
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Re: Front Wheel Bearings- longevity & replacement (xs650)
I have 114K on my original wheel bearings. I check them regularly, every six weeks or so. I am thinking about doing some suspension & brake upgrades in the near future and may go ahead and replace the bearings while I have everything apart, just as a preventive measure.
Mark
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Mark
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Re: Front Wheel Bearings- longevity & replacement (90Z51Vette)
I have 114K on my original wheel bearings. I check them regularly, every six weeks or so.
Mark
:cheers:
Mark
:cheers:
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