Who has replaced wheel bearings?, Scraping noise, need some advice. Options

[DomGT]

I have what sounds like metal-on-metal contact when I make right hand turns. This noise has progressively gotten worse. Now I can hear the noise on bumps and even light turns. Anyone have advice or info for me?

edit: These cars handle REALLY well. Good steering system and 2400 lbs makes my car handle like a brand new Acura RSX! I can tell you this, my 143k mile 6GC handles MUCH BETTER than my '99 twin turbo 3000GT VR-4! The VR-4 is AWD too.

This post has been edited by DomGT: Jun 14, 2006 - 5:31 PM

[scothaniel]

I have never had to replace a hub, and I cant imagine why you would ever need to. Its like replacing a lamp cause the bulb burns out.

BTW, the CV joints are part of the axel.

[cheeco]

I have never had to replace a hub, and I cant imagine why you would ever need to. Its like replacing a lamp cause the bulb burns out.

BTW, the CV joints are part of the axel.

hubs do wear out, usually after high milage the part thats pressed into the bearing can become pitted and
worn away. so when you press it into a new bearing it may not be an actual pressed fit (especially if it presses easily). better to be safe and have the hub on hand, than to press a worn out hub and damage your new bearing. if the old hub doesnt look damaged and it presses good, then it can be reused np.