This mechanic tells me it will cost about $240 to get a single rear wheel bearing replaced on a 98 honda accord, including parts and labor ... should I just do it myself? Is a bad wheel bearing a serious problem that should get fixed immediately or can it wait until the weekend?
2007-02-27 01:16:52 · 9 answers · asked by theamazingmouse 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I don't have a Honda, but most vehicles have two bearings (inner and outer), and the grease seal. Total cost for those parts might be $30 tops.
If Honda used a "modular" assembly (sealed bearing), that installs as a complete new hub assembly, that can be $100 or more, just for the part.
Go to a parts store, or find a manual for your car, read it, and then you can "see" what it takes. $20
Don't wait tho, if your car has a bad bearing, it doesn't get better, just heats up to the point that something falls off.
2007-02-27 01:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no Honda expert. That said a rear wheel bearing on a front wheel drive car should be relatively easy and cheap. Do it yourself.
2007-02-27 01:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by FigNTig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was his way of telling you that it is a pain in the a$$ to do and time consuming when he could be changing spark plugs in a mower at the rate of pay he's getting. And yes, if you lose your wheel bearing, you could cause an accident and do more harm to the vehicle. If you know how to do it yourself then, by all means, it's the cheapest way and then you know that the job got done and done right and gain some knowledge on top of it.
2007-02-27 01:33:07 · answer #3 · answered by ibithedust 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's a genuine Honda bearing and service, that sounds about right. 120 bearing + 120 labor.
You could take it to an independant and get it done cheaper though.
2007-02-27 01:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by Indiana Jones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fix it right away ,if the spindle(axel)isnt damaged than 240 dollars is a total reaming ,if you have any mechanical skills DIY can't cost more than 25/30 beans,get a book (chiltons or hanes) repair manuals and keep the job clean
2007-02-27 01:28:35 · answer #5 · answered by stephen m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i used to work for honda thats a good price its about 30 mins of work but the part is what is most expensive just ask them to give you a brake down of the bill and you will se excatly how much the part is
2007-02-27 01:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by jeffeh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say get it done now and no that's not to much. You would need to know what your doing to do this plus you would need a press to do it. really your doing the right thing. if you don't get it done now it could damage other parts and cost you more.
2007-02-27 01:22:15 · answer #7 · answered by troy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
napa suggested retail for the hub assembly with bearing 170.63 tax @7% 11.95 that leaves about 70.00 for labor sounds fair.
2007-02-27 02:07:41 · answer #8 · answered by natallbad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i immagine your getting screwed.heck,a wheel bearing doesnt cost that much,and its not that hard to put on.it depends how bad it is,weather it could last till the weekend.
2007-02-27 02:27:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋