This is for a 2001 Saab with tires that are just 2 years old.
2007-08-27 09:56:29 · 7 answers · asked by Nobody_Here 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yeah a good mechanic can . but you should be able to tell if you have a good ear.you cant replace the bearing alone you have to replace the whole hub which might run you about 300 bucks and up . lift your car up and grab the wheel bottom and top and rock it to see if you have any play . even a minute amount of play can mean bearing replacement.for a six year old car this is kind of premature failure
2007-08-27 10:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can tell by the play in the hub. Bearings will cause the hub to move around in ways it was not designed. Yes, they can tell by moving the wheel hub around.
2007-08-27 10:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by turbietech 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know what is really sad is that we mechanics are always having to say Good Luck. Its a jungle out there! All good answers above.
2007-08-27 10:08:51 · answer #3 · answered by John S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He should be able to tell. there will be slop in the hub or a rough sound when you spin the wheel or rotor. You can either hear it or feel it. good luck.
2007-08-27 10:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A real good experienced one can, but BS ones can lie to you and fake the funk..... it is hard to trust people these days.....
2007-08-27 10:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
would be easier to tell with the wheels on
2007-08-27 10:03:08 · answer #6 · answered by John St.Louis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pretty much -- if you're concerned, mechanics are s'posed
to give the old parts back -- see for yourself.
2007-08-27 10:20:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋