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Old 04-11-2012, 05:52 AM
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Maybe I'm just a bit of a hypocondriac but after driving 500km yesterday I feel pretty sure there's an extra sound that wasn't there before. A bit like a droning sound.

Is there any way to visually inspect the bearings to see if they're done for? Since I'm changing brake discs, should I just have the bearings replaced at the same time in order to save work time?
A bearing that's failed to the point of allowing vibration would almost certainly be making a very conspicuous, grinding roar. (This would be a dangerous condition.)

Can you jack the car at each front corner and give each wheel a tug and spin to check for obvious free play and/or noise?

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Old 04-11-2012, 05:57 AM
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Maybe later today. I'm off to a garage to mount new rubbers and change the wheels altogether.
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Old 04-11-2012, 08:01 AM
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I tapped them lightly and I didn't get a burn

Just to clear up a misunderstanding.. by wheels, you mean alloys or the rubber?

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The alloys, nearer the center where they mount, but not the plastic center caps...
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The alloys, nearer the center where they mount, but not the plastic center caps...
I'll check it out, thanks!
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Old 04-16-2012, 09:44 AM
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After changing to summer tires it was obvious that the rear bearings are fried, so I will have them replaced shortly.

Do all SVX share these parts (I ask since there are some difference between USDM and EUDM/Nordic cars)? Wasn't there a clever thread about the packing grease?

Now that I have new wheels on I'm also able to actually see the brakes. I just noticed that a pad seem stuck on right front wheel. I didn't check after starting the car, I'm unsure if this is a caliper issue or just the hand and/or parking brake. It was not so on the left side so I assume it's stuck. Could explain the milage, too.
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