The wheel bearings in are car need to be replaced in one tire. There has been a clunking noise coming from then, I want to know if its still safe to drive it, and if so, is it safe for long distances?
2006-08-11 01:26:14 · 8 answers · asked by instilleddistress 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Depending on type of vehicle, you may have CV or UV joints. I believe they would cause a clunking noise. It may also may be drive shaft clunking. Anyways, if you are sure it's a wheel bearing, here's what will happen. Once the bearing goes bad, it starts heating up, when it hits a high enough temperature, the bearings will actually sieze. When they do, your wheel will stop, no matter what speed. Now that you know, make your decision whether it is safe or not to drive from origin to destination. Then get it fixed asap.
2006-08-11 05:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by yoohoosusie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 21:56:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would replace it As Soon As Possible! If you drive it to long with a wheel bearing going bad, it could possibly lock the wheel down and cause a serious accident.
2006-08-11 01:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by michael081278 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clunks usually mean CV joints - bearings usually make a loud howling sound that is there all the time the car is in motion.
But yes, replace it as soon as possible.
2006-08-11 01:37:51 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just to work a Timken roller bearing you need to get it fit right always they will heat up a cause more damage,is the car still under warranty,I 'm sorry but in n.y.c. that happen and the person almost got killed
2006-08-11 01:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not safe...you never know when its going to fail on you...it could be in the fast lane while your doing 70 surrounded by a bunch of traffic !! just get it fixed...even if ya gotta pawn something to get the money up .
2006-08-11 01:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never attempt to drive on a long run. take your car to a skilled mechanic and have him check.better be safe than never.
2006-08-11 01:33:16 · answer #7 · answered by Gamvit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no its not safe, in some cases the brakes could fail
2006-08-11 02:01:03 · answer #8 · answered by deltech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋