Wheel bearing

[MAZDA Kitten]

I think my wheel bearings are shot in the front
There is a constant noise like the tires are flat or something

"whooom whooom whoooom" the faster I go the faster the noise

Has anyone had theirs changed?
Whats the expected cost on this?

How long can I wait to hold off on this?
My next oil change is in 4000km (mind you I put on 150km a day so its not that far off) and was hoping to wait it out and do it at Mazda?

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

i got the same problem before @48K, it was on the driver's side wheel bearing...was fixed under warranty by MoT...no more annoying noise:)

have it replace soon, its gonna get louder...

[MAZDA Kitten]

Too bad I am out of warranty
Car is at 110,000km and almost 3 years old

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

....well atleast they lasted more than 100k unlike mine, as i understand they are engineered to last 150k miles or so...if one side is shot, i suggest replace the other side too, be on the safe side...

and from what i read about wheel bearings....If ignored, a noisy wheel bearing may suddenly fail — with potentially deadly consequences if the vehicle were to lose a wheel.

[Flagrum_3]

^^^Like Matrix said. But, I'm wondering if it really is the bearings from the noise you described.Wheel bearings will give you a constant high pitched whine or occur sometimes only at certain speeds, unless they are really shot than you could hear a constant grinding sound which would be very noticeable at slow speeds...Either way MK, I would have it checked ASAP and expect to fork out some cash, as front wheel bearings are not cheap and you should change both at the same time.


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[1stMazda]

if one side goes, the other side is going, so replace both, and bearings can sound in many different ways, i would check it out, ijust in case its something else

[lukel90]

I had mine repleaced a year or so ago, if i remember correctly i paid like 183 bucks... i think it was per side....the bearing itself is pressed and needs a strong press to get it back in, if you do change them, get a good mechanic to do it....i wouldnt go to mazda cause 90+ bucks and hour is a little much to pay for labour, my mechanic did it in about 2.5-3 hours, which is about the same as a mazda tech, but at half the cost..it'll probably cost you about 400 bucks......i could get the bill and give a specific answer, but im lazy right now...

[MAZDA Kitten]

Good news...
Went to check it out
Not the wheel bearings

Just cheap tires that are making all the noise

[PlatMS6]

Good news...
Went to check it out
Not the wheel bearings

Just cheap tires that are making all the noise

What tires did you replace the RSA's with ?

[MAZDA Kitten]

hangkangaroos or something LOL

[Coaster]

I had a similar problem a while ago. It sounded like a flat spotted or out of balance tire. It made a slight thumping sound. I took it to Westowne 3 times & they were finally able to figure out that there was a hairline crack in the LH steering knuckle. I remember hitting a pothole pretty hard with the left front that's probably what did it. It was fixed under warranty, but I think the warranty bill was something like $700 to Mazda.

[MAZDA Kitten]

oh really? yikes... i will have Mazda inspect it when I go for my oil change

[crunchie46]

Help....I just got back from mississauga mazda and they told me my wheel bearings need to be replaced. They quoted me $695 to replace both the front wheel bearings. I think this is a little steep. Can anyone suggest a trusted mechanic that would do this for cheaper?? Also, do i need to use a mazda bearing seeing as it has failed after only 67000km? I need a response quick please.
Thanks.

[BLKOUT]

Help....I just got back from mississauga mazda and they told me my wheel bearings need to be replaced. They quoted me $695 to replace both the front wheel bearings. I think this is a little steep. Can anyone suggest a trusted mechanic that would do this for cheaper?? Also, do i need to use a mazda bearing seeing as it has failed after only 67000km? I need a response quick please.
Thanks.

They won't cover this under warranty?

[crunchie46]

I have an 04'... My warranty is done.

[crunchie46]

So anyone.... a trusted mechanic??... I'm not sure how much longer i can ride on these bearings.

[Cosmo77]

That sounds about right for the cost of two front wheel bearings installed...I am not sure that the aftermarket bearing/hub is much cheaper...

good luck

[Effin Itai]

It's almost 98,000 ks and I' hearing a sound from the rear. Loud winding sound. Moved the tires from the back to the front and noise is still there. It's gotta be the wheel bearings. Anyone, know a good mechanic? Speedtech may be a little to far for me.

[S.F.W.]

It's almost 98,000 ks and I' hearing a sound from the rear. Loud winding sound. Moved the tires from the back to the front and noise is still there. It's gotta be the wheel bearings. Anyone, know a good mechanic? Speedtech may be a little to far for me.

Street Performance - Jimmy
STREET PERFORMANCE
7605 Woodbine Ave, Unit #17
Markham, ON L3R-5V3
(905) 943-9449

[Effin Itai]

Thx buddy! Actually that's down the street from where I work.

[ultimateM3]

I had my change 2 weeks ago left side. Parts were cheap.. like $50 but labour cost like $150. I wonder when my right side will go??

[S.F.W.]

Thx buddy! Actually that's down the street from where I work.
FYI, on the door it will say Friendly Auto or something, just go in and ask for Jimmy, make sure it's #17.

[ICEBOX]

Good news...
Went to check it out
Not the wheel bearings

Just cheap tires that are making all the noise


ahahaha. Well at least you have a good set of tires on now.

[5_Alive]

Dude, if you can, go to the States.. things are usually 50-75% cheaper over there.. esp. on parts like suspension, brakes, tires, etc..

you close to anything that is a US border there?
You can always call like Pep Boys, Autozone, Murray's, and phone-in an order and have it delivered..