So my driver wheel bearing is bad. i am getting it replaced soon but i was wondering what is the worst possible thing that could happen if the problem continues? Thanks a lot

 

It'll just get louder and more annoying as far as I know.

 

Your wheel will fall off like it did before.

 

from what i understand, the wheel could lock up. happened to a guy i knew with a honda, car was trash after it happened. do it asap!!!

 

Yes just get it changed dude, cost me 56 for both L&R, and like 250 bucks in labour

 

That Is what I was about to say,No grease + bad wheel bearing=disaster.

 

You'll destroy the whole spindle.

 

What are the signs of a bad wheel bearing? I have a Vibration I can feel that only occurs at certain speeds. For example if I'm on the turnpike traveling 80 I have this constant vibration I can feel in the steering wheel and gas pedal, however if I increase speed a few mph the vibration goes away.

Could this be a bearing? or something else like tires out of balance?

 

I'd say, balance your tires first. Get an allignment as well. Hopefully the vibration will be gone after that. If not, then brace yourself for a suspension re-build. (Of course it could be a bad tire or two/bent rim)

 

wheel bearings dont vibrate when bad. they hum. and then hum louder. and then sound like someone is making popcorn. and then you need a new axle/spindle and hub since it damned near welds on. (dont ask how I know that. )

 

Any references where I can find them for $56 both?

 

i was getting a vibration and noise at speed on the freeway awhile back....changed bearing and the noise and vibration went away and the car was much smoother riding / feeling afterwards

 

i just replaced both my axles and now the driver side wheel bearing is making noise. It never made noise before the axles were replaced, go figure. Is there any particular brand of bearings that are better than the other? Here are some options i found on here:

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...pe=184&PTSet=A